Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

John Menlo Gibbons Curtis^1,2

M, b. 31 August 1910, d. 26 April 1936

Father

William Henry Curtis¹ b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951

Mother

Mabel Eva Moffatt¹ b. 1888

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

John Menlo Gibbons Curtis was born on 31 August 1910 at Mitchell, Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 145, sheet 2A, occupation plasterer-farm, owned home, 4 children, lived next to his mother.¹

(Witness) Census

John Menlo Gibbons Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.⁴

Death*

John Menlo Gibbons Curtis died on 26 April 1936 at Mitchell, Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, at age 25; from bacterial endocarditis, single, buried at Mount Horeb Baptist Cemetery in Orleans.^3,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Horeb, Orange, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, death certificate.

Naoma Ruth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 3 April 1913, d. 8 January 1999

Father

William Henry Curtis¹ b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951

Mother

Mabel Eva Moffatt¹ b. 1888

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Naoma Ruth Curtis was born on 3 April 1913 at Mitchell, Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 145, sheet 2A, occupation plasterer-farm, owned home, 4 children, lived next to his mother.¹

(Witness) Census

Naoma Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.³

Death*

Naoma Ruth Curtis died on 8 January 1999 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, at age 85; married Curtis E. Johnson; buried at Mount Horeb Cemetery in Orleans.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, death certificate.

Joseph Henry Curtis^1,2

M, b. 13 December 1914, d. 28 August 2010

Father

William Henry Curtis¹ b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951

Mother

Mabel Eva Moffatt¹ b. 1888

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Joseph Henry Curtis was born on 13 December 1914 at Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Joseph Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.³

Marriage*

Joseph Henry Curtis married Barbara Pauline Greene circa 1939 at Indiana.⁴

Census*

Joseph Henry Curtis and Barbara Pauline Greene appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, ED 47-7, sheet 10B, occupation farm hand-orchard, renting, no children.⁴

Death*

Joseph Henry Curtis died on 28 August 2010 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 95; occupation carpenter, wife Barbara, buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford.⁵

Obit

Joseph Henry's obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Mail on 30 August 2010:

BEDFORD — Joe H. Curtis, 95, of Bedford, died at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday at his residence. Born Dec. 13, 1914, in Orleans, he was the son of William H. and Mable (Moffatt) Curtis. He married Barbara Greene on Oct. 21, 1939, and she survives. He was a self-employed carpenter until he was 75 years old. He was a graduate of Orleans High School with the Class of 1934, a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Bedford, and he was on the building committee of LARC Center, Bedford. He was an avid gardener, the vegetable and fruit market man, and he loved to go hunting in the woods. Many local people came to him for produce, including this year. He had a love of people and gardening.

Surviving with his wife, Barbara Curtis of Bedford; are four daughters, Rita Ann Ward of Cloverdale, Rhea Anita Sanderson of Bedford, Nancy Jo Schulenburg of Mitchell, and Mary Franklin and husband John of Bloomington; one brother, Noble Curtis of Greensburg, 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth Curtis; one sister, Naomi Johnson; and one son, David Curtis. Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Cresthaven Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Newman officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.⁶

Family

Barbara Pauline Greene b. 31 Aug 1921, d. 13 Mar 2015

Child

Carl David (Dave) Curtis⁶ b. 3 Jun 1945, d. 22 Oct 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, death certificate.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Noble Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 September 1917

Father

William Henry Curtis¹ b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951

Mother

Mabel Eva Moffatt¹ b. 1888

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Noble Curtis was born on 9 September 1917 at Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Noble Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.³

(Witness) Census

Noble Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, in the household of Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 47-9, sheet 2B, no occupation, real estate valued at $200, divorced, 2 sons.⁴

Milit-Beg*

Noble Curtis began military service on 13 May 1941 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, U.S. Army.⁵

Residence*

He lived in September 2016 at Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.
[S2314] Whitepages.com, Whitepages.

Kenneth Curtis^1,2

M, b. 18 March 1923, d. 26 December 1993

Father

William Henry Curtis¹ b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951

Mother

Mabel Eva Moffatt¹ b. 1888

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Kenneth Curtis was born on 18 March 1923 at Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Kenneth Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, in the household of Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 47-9, sheet 2B, no occupation, real estate valued at $200, divorced, 2 sons.³

Marriage*

Kenneth Curtis married Ruth H. Wires circa 1945.⁴

Death*

Kenneth Curtis died on 26 December 1993 at Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 70; occupation building contractor, wife Ruth Wires, military veteran 1946, buried at Superior Cemetery inCharlestown.⁵

Family

Ruth H. Wires b. 2 Jul 1925, d. 21 Jun 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, death certificate.

Barbara Pauline Greene^1,2

F, b. 31 August 1921, d. 13 March 2015

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Barbara Pauline Greene was born on 31 August 1921 at Alton, Oregon, Missouri.^1,3

Married Name

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

Marriage*

She married Joseph Henry Curtis, son of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt, circa 1939 at Indiana.¹

Census*

Barbara Pauline Greene and Joseph Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, ED 47-7, sheet 10B, occupation farm hand-orchard, renting, no children.¹

Death*

Barbara Pauline Greene died on 13 March 2015 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 93; buried at Cresthaven Memorial Garden.³

Obit

Barbara Pauline's obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Mail on 15 March 2015:
(an unknown value.)³

Family

Joseph Henry Curtis b. 13 Dec 1914, d. 28 Aug 2010

Child

Carl David (Dave) Curtis³ b. 3 Jun 1945, d. 22 Oct 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, last name from Rhea's birth certificate.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Carl David (Dave) Curtis¹

M, b. 3 June 1945, d. 22 October 2008

Father

Joseph Henry Curtis¹ b. 13 Dec 1914, d. 28 Aug 2010

Mother

Barbara Pauline Greene¹ b. 31 Aug 1921, d. 13 Mar 2015

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Carl David (Dave) Curtis was born on 3 June 1945 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died on 22 October 2008 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 63; buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.¹

Citations

[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Ruth H. Wires¹

F, b. 2 July 1925, d. 21 June 2000

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Ruth H. Wires was born on 2 July 1925.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1945,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Kenneth Curtis, son of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt, circa 1945.¹

Death*

Ruth H. Wires died on 21 June 2000 at Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 74.¹

Obit

Ruth H.'s obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Mail on 28 June 2000:

MITCHELL Ruth H. Curtis, 74, Mitchell, died Wednesday evening at her residence. Born in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Lewis and Audna Wires. She married Kenneth Curtis and he died Dec. 26, 1993.
She was a beautician and had been employed as a bookkeeper at Patton Motors in Orleans. She was a 1943 graduate of Mitchell High School, a member of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 Auxiliary and Order of Eastern Star No. 503. She was the first woman to chair the Persimmon Festival in 1966. She is survived by one brother, William Wires of Port Richey, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. The body was cremated. Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchell, was in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation or service.¹

Family

Kenneth Curtis b. 18 Mar 1923, d. 26 Dec 1993

Citations

[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Julia Votau¹

F, b. circa 1843, d. circa 1865

Last Edited

30 Sep 2016

Birth*

Julia Votau was born circa 1843.¹

Death*

She died circa 1865 at Illinois.¹

Family

Andrew Jackson Harris b. 14 Nov 1843, d. 29 Oct 1917

Children

Mahala Angeline Harris¹ b. 6 Apr 1864, d. 23 Sep 1946
Mahala Angeline Harris² b. 6 Apr 1864, d. 23 Sep 1946

Citations

[S2241] Illinois County Clerks, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Carlton R. Coles¹

M, b. 4 January 1859, d. 19 November 1930

Last Edited

1 Oct 2016

Birth*

Carlton R. Coles was born on 4 January 1859 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois; son of James F. Coles and Nancy J. Lucas.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis, daughter of William Locker Curtis and Martha Kershaw, on 27 November 1907 at Vanderburgh, Indiana.¹

Census*

Carlton R. Coles and Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, ED 24, sheet 6A, occupation teamster, owned home, no children.³

Death*

Carlton R. Coles died on 19 November 1930 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, at age 71; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.^4,5,6

Family

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis b. 28 Mar 1873, d. 1948

Citations

[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death reecord.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Grove, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death record.

Thomas J. Wells^1,2

M, b. May 1867, d. 23 September 1903

Last Edited

1 Oct 2016

Birth*

Thomas J. Wells was born in May 1867 at Posey, Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis, daughter of William Locker Curtis and Martha Kershaw, on 16 June 1888 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census*

Thomas J. Wells and Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation laborer, owned home, married, 3 children, 1 living.²

Death*

Thomas J. Wells died on 23 September 1903 at Grayville, White, Illinois, at age 36.¹

Family

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis b. 28 Mar 1873, d. 1948

Child

Clifton Wells¹ b. May 1889, d. 1915

Citations

[S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Clifton Wells¹

M, b. May 1889, d. 1915

Father

Thomas J. Wells¹ b. May 1867, d. 23 Sep 1903

Mother

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis¹ b. 28 Mar 1873, d. 1948

Last Edited

1 Oct 2016

Birth*

Clifton Wells was born in May 1889 at Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas J. Wells and Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis; ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation laborer, owned home, married, 3 children, 1 living.²

Death*

Clifton Wells died in 1915 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Dixie Lee Hall¹

F, b. 21 February 1909, d. 20 November 2002

Last Edited

1 Oct 2016

Birth*

Dixie Lee Hall was born on 21 February 1909.¹

Married Name

As of 15 March 1961,her married name was Wells.¹

Marriage*

She married John Henry Wells on 15 March 1961 at Fairfax, Virginia.¹

Death*

Dixie Lee Hall died on 20 November 2002 at Mouth of Wilson, Grayson, Virginia, at age 93.^1,2

Family

John Henry Wells b. 4 Nov 1902, d. 1 Mar 1984

Citations

[S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Robert Purdy Fares¹

M, b. 2 December 1885, d. 2 April 1963

Last Edited

1 Oct 2016

Birth*

Robert Purdy Fares was born on 2 December 1885 at Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana.¹

Marriage*

He married Lida L. Curtis, daughter of Franklin Curtis and Mary Sabra Gawthorp, on 30 September 1927 at Houston, Harris, Texas.¹

Census*

Robert Purdy Fares and Lida L. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Houston, Harris, Texas, ED 18, sheet 9A, occupation machinist, real estate valued at $7,000, no children, his father lived with them.²

Death*

Robert Purdy Fares died on 2 April 1963 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 77.¹

Death

He died on 3 April 1963 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 77; from a gunshot wound to the head at his home; buried at Hollywood Cemetery.^3,4

Family

Lida L. Curtis b. 31 Jan 1885, d. 13 Jan 1968

Citations

[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, William Soules Jr. Tree by Cherrico.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Daisy Rice¹

F, b. 17 February 1884, d. 8 April 1950

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Daisy Rice was born on 17 February 1884 at Webster, Kentucky; daughter of J.K. Rice and Florence Sammers.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 13 April 1910,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles C. Curtis, son of William Curtis and Nancy Galloway, on 13 April 1910 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana.¹

Census*

Daisy Rice and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, ED 22, sheet 12B, occupation broker-stock, owned home, 2 children.⁴

Census

Daisy Rice appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, ED 6, sheet 165B, no occupation, real estate valued at $4,500, widowed, 1 daughter.⁵

Census*

She appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, ED 24-9, sheet 12B, no occupation, real estate valued at $750, widowed, Dorothy's husband and son lived with her.⁶

Death*

She died on 8 April 1950 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, at age 66; buried at Riverside Cemetery.^7,2

Family

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

Children

William Thomas Curtis⁴ b. 15 Jun 1911, d. 4 Jul 1988
Nancy Helen Curtis³ b. 15 May 1913, d. 15 Feb 1917
Dorothy M. Curtis⁸ b. 1 Mar 1918, d. 24 Jan 1991

Citations

[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Christian, Kentucky.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.

Lutitia Berry¹

F, b. 6 August 1868, d. 10 December 1940

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Lutitia Berry was born on 6 August 1868 at Kentucky; daughter of Wesley Berry and Letitia Hogan.²

Married Name

As of 9 September 1884,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles C. Curtis, son of William Curtis and Nancy Galloway, on 9 September 1884 at Hopkins, Kentucky.¹

Census*

Lutitia Berry and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.³

Name Variation

As of 13 June 1900, Lutitia Berry was also known as Lou.³

Census

She appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 5B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 2 children and 2 boarders; listed as "Latishe."⁴

Census*

She appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 54-9, sheet 6A, widowed, living with her son Paul, listed as "Tish."⁵

Death*

She died on 10 December 1940 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 72; buried at Earlington Cemetery.²

Family

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

Children

Elizabeth Curtis+³ b. 22 Jan 1888, d. 4 May 1947
Dallas Henry Curtis³ b. 31 Aug 1891, d. 12 Feb 1966
Marvin Richard Curtis+³ b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984
Margaret Hallie Curtis+³ b. 15 Jul 1898
Paul C. Curtis⁶ b. 19 Mar 1900, d. 14 Dec 1947
Ailene Curtis⁶ b. 8 May 1905, d. 8 Jun 1921

Citations

[S2026] Kentucky, Kentucky Deaths and Burials 1843-1970.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Elizabeth Curtis¹

F, b. 22 January 1888, d. 4 May 1947

Father

Charles C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920

Mother

Lutitia Berry¹ b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Elizabeth Curtis was born on 22 January 1888 at Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Married Name

As of 1907,her married name was Sharpe.²

Marriage*

Elizabeth Curtis married George Edward Sharpe in 1907 at Hopkins, Kentucky.²

Census*

Elizabeth Curtis and George Edward Sharpe appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 5B, occupation miner, renting, 3 children.⁴

Census

Elizabeth Curtis and George Edward Sharpe appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 20, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 sons at home.⁵

Death*

Elizabeth Curtis died on 4 May 1947 at Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 59; from diabetes.³

Family

George Edward Sharpe b. 29 Jul 1884, d. 4 Sep 1932

Children

Cornelia Mildred Sharpe⁴ b. 10 May 1914
Richard E. Sharpe⁴ b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 8 Aug 1983
Charles Calvin Sharpe⁴ b. 25 Jan 1918, d. 10 Nov 1937
Allen Sharpe⁵ b. 26 Aug 1920, d. 18 Apr 1989
George Curtis Sharpe³ b. 11 Aug 1922, d. 14 Oct 1922
William L. Sharpe⁵ b. 27 Jul 1924

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Sharp Family Tree by mccloudmic.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Dallas Henry Curtis¹

M, b. 31 August 1891, d. 12 February 1966

Father

Charles C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920

Mother

Lutitia Berry¹ b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Dallas Henry Curtis was born on 31 August 1891 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky; draft registration says 1893; SSDI says 1890.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Dallas Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis; ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Dallas Henry Curtis registered for the draft at Lakeland, Jefferson, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by by Central State Hospital as a mattress maker, single, served in Kent ucky State Guard.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Wellsville, Columbiana, Ohio, ED 149, sheet 4A, occupation brakeman-C&P Railroad, single, rooming.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation inspector-coal mine, renting, single.⁶

Death*

He died on 12 February 1966 at age 74; WW I veteran; buried at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Grapevine, Hopkins, Kentucky.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Margaret Hallie Curtis^1,2

F, b. 15 July 1898

Father

Charles C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920

Mother

Lutitia Berry¹ b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Margaret Hallie Curtis was born on 15 July 1898 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky; July 1892 in 1900 census; daughter of Charlie Curtis and Letetia Berry per SS application.^1,2

(Witness) Census

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

Married Name

As of circa 1925,her married name was Pueschel.⁴

Marriage*

Margaret Hallie Curtis married Walter Richard Pueschel circa 1925.⁴

Census*

Margaret Hallie Curtis and Walter Richard Pueschel appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Central Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-115, sheet 4B, occupation installer-Bell Telephone, real estate valued at $6,000, 1 daughter.⁴

Census

Margaret Hallie Curtis and Walter Richard Pueschel appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Normandy Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-231, occupation telephone truck man, no children at home.⁵

Family

Walter Richard Pueschel b. 6 Jun 1898, d. 17 Apr 1952

Child

Margaret M. Pueschel⁴ b. 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Marvin Richard Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 April 1898, d. 14 June 1984

Father

Charles C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920

Mother

Lutitia Berry¹ b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Marvin Richard Curtis was born on 22 April 1898 at Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Marvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis; ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.⁴

Marriage*

Marvin Richard Curtis married Mary Ida Lamb circa 1918.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Marvin Richard Curtis registered for the draft at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by Barnett & Co. as a stable hand; wife Ida.²

Census*

He and Mary Ida Lamb appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 3B, occupation coal miner, renting, no children.⁶

Census

Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.⁷

Census

Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.⁸

Death*

Marvin Richard Curtis died on 14 June 1984 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, at age 86.^3,9

Family

Mary Ida Lamb b. 29 Sep 1900, d. 3 Jan 1991

Children

Charles W. Curtis⁷ b. 26 Feb 1920, d. 18 Mar 2004
Norma Jean Curtis⁷ b. 23 Apr 1924, d. Aug 1990
Gladys Curtis⁸ b. 1932
James Howard Curtis⁸ b. 22 Oct 1938, d. 17 Nov 2011

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Rice Family Tree by CharlesRice28.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2071] State of Michigan, Michigan Death and Burials, 1800-1995.

Paul C. Curtis¹

M, b. 19 March 1900, d. 14 December 1947

Father

Charles C. Curtis² b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920

Mother

Lutitia Berry² b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Paul C. Curtis was born on 19 March 1900 at Erlington, Hopkins, Kentucky.^2,3

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

Paul C. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Lutitia Berry; ED 94, sheet 5B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 2 children and 2 boarders; listed as "Latishe."⁴

Census*

Paul C. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 54-9, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-wholesale lumber, renting, divorced, mother lived with him.⁵

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 17 March 1942 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, resident of Hopkins County, Kentucky, divorced with dependents, height 66", weight 116 lbs.⁶

Death*

He died on 14 December 1947 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 47; from exposure, found lying in a ditch, ruled not a homocide case, buried at Earlington Cemetery, informant Dallas Curtis.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.

Ailene Curtis^1,2

F, b. 8 May 1905, d. 8 June 1921

Father

Charles C. Curtis³ b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920

Mother

Lutitia Berry³ b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Ailene Curtis was born on 8 May 1905 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky.^3,2

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

Ailene Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Lutitia Berry; ED 94, sheet 5B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 2 children and 2 boarders; listed as "Latishe."⁴

Death*

Ailene Curtis died on 8 June 1921 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 16; buried at Earlington Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Edward Sharpe¹

M, b. 29 July 1884, d. 4 September 1932

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

George Edward Sharpe was born on 29 July 1884 at Kentucky; son of John C. Sharp and Sarah Jane Gardner.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry, in 1907 at Hopkins, Kentucky.¹

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 George Edward Sharpe registered for the draft at RR 3, Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.³

Census*

He and Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 5B, occupation miner, renting, 3 children.⁴

Census

George Edward Sharpe and Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 20, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 sons at home.⁵

Death*

George Edward Sharpe died on 4 September 1932 at Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 48; from pneumonia, buried at Grapevine Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Elizabeth Curtis b. 22 Jan 1888, d. 4 May 1947

Children

Cornelia Mildred Sharpe⁴ b. 10 May 1914
Richard E. Sharpe⁴ b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 8 Aug 1983
Charles Calvin Sharpe⁴ b. 25 Jan 1918, d. 10 Nov 1937
Allen Sharpe⁵ b. 26 Aug 1920, d. 18 Apr 1989
George Curtis Sharpe² b. 11 Aug 1922, d. 14 Oct 1922
William L. Sharpe⁵ b. 27 Jul 1924

Citations

[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Sharp Family Tree by mccloudmic.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Walter Richard Pueschel^1,2

M, b. 6 June 1898, d. 17 April 1952

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Walter Richard Pueschel was born on 6 June 1898 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois; son of Herman Pueschel and Anna Granlich.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Margaret Hallie Curtis, daughter of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry, circa 1925.¹

Census*

Walter Richard Pueschel and Margaret Hallie Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Central Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-115, sheet 4B, occupation installer-Bell Telephone, real estate valued at $6,000, 1 daughter.¹

Census

Walter Richard Pueschel and Margaret Hallie Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Normandy Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-231, occupation telephone truck man, no children at home.³

Death*

Walter Richard Pueschel died on 17 April 1952 at Pine Lawn, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 53; occupation telephone operator-Bell Telephone Co., wife Margaret, buried at Memorial Park Cemetery; no FindaGrave record.²

Family

Margaret Hallie Curtis b. 15 Jul 1898

Child

Margaret M. Pueschel¹ b. 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Margaret M. Pueschel¹

F, b. 1920

Father

Walter Richard Pueschel¹ b. 6 Jun 1898, d. 17 Apr 1952

Mother

Margaret Hallie Curtis¹ b. 15 Jul 1898

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Margaret M. Pueschel was born in 1920 at Missouri; proof of parents needed.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Central Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, in the household of Walter Richard Pueschel and Margaret Hallie Curtis; ED 95-115, sheet 4B, occupation installer-Bell Telephone, real estate valued at $6,000, 1 daughter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Ida Lamb¹

F, b. 29 September 1900, d. 3 January 1991

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Mary Ida Lamb was born on 29 September 1900 at Kentucky.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1918,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Marvin Richard Curtis, son of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry, circa 1918.¹

Census*

Mary Ida Lamb and Marvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 3B, occupation coal miner, renting, no children.²

Census

Mary Ida Lamb and Marvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.³

Census

Mary Ida Lamb and Marvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.⁴

Death*

Mary Ida Lamb died on 3 January 1991 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, at age 90.¹

Family

Marvin Richard Curtis b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984

Children

Charles W. Curtis³ b. 26 Feb 1920, d. 18 Mar 2004
Norma Jean Curtis³ b. 23 Apr 1924, d. Aug 1990
Gladys Curtis⁴ b. 1932
James Howard Curtis⁴ b. 22 Oct 1938, d. 17 Nov 2011

Citations

[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Rice Family Tree by CharlesRice28.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Charles W. Curtis¹

M, b. 26 February 1920, d. 18 March 2004

Father

Marvin Richard Curtis¹ b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984

Mother

Mary Ida Lamb¹ b. 29 Sep 1900, d. 3 Jan 1991

Last Edited

29 Aug 2018

Birth*

Charles W. Curtis was born on 26 February 1920 at Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.¹

Marriage*

Charles W. Curtis married Eileen Rebecca (?) after 1940.³

(Witness) Census

Charles W. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.⁴

Death*

Charles W. Curtis died on 18 March 2004 at Punta Gorda, Charlotte, Florida, at age 84.⁵

Family

Eileen Rebecca (?) b. 30 Apr 1922, d. 6 Feb 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Curtis Family Tree by fotonuvo.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Norma Jean Curtis¹

F, b. 23 April 1924, d. August 1990

Father

Marvin Richard Curtis¹ b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984

Mother

Mary Ida Lamb¹ b. 29 Sep 1900, d. 3 Jan 1991

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

Birth*

Norma Jean Curtis was born on 23 April 1924 at Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.¹

Married Name

As of after 1940,her married name was Thornton.²

Marriage*

Norma Jean Curtis married John Joseph Thornton after 1940.²

(Witness) Census

Norma Jean Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.³

Death*

Norma Jean Curtis died in August 1990 at Michigan at age 66.²

Family

John Joseph Thornton b. 19 May 1919, d. 17 Oct 1972

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Curtis Family Tree by fotonuvo.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.