Kansas McCarson1

F, b. 17 March 1909, d. 23 November 1986
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Kansas McCarson was born on 17 March 1909 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 20 May 1926,her married name was Curtis.2 
Marriage*She married Luther Burl Curtis, son of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, on 20 May 1926 at Humphreys, Tennessee.2 
Census*Kansas McCarson and Luther Burl Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-66, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.3 
CensusKansas McCarson and Luther Burl Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 99-67, sheet 4A, occupation dyer-laundry, renting, no children.4 
Death*Kansas McCarson died on 23 November 1986 at Dover, Stewart, Tennessee, at age 77; buried at Seifarth Cemetery.1 

Family

Luther Burl Curtis b. 7 Sep 1907, d. 11 Nov 1970

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Smith/Carie Family Tree by LMSCarie.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Louis Thomas Ferguson1

M, b. 21 October 1899, d. 25 April 1960
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Louis Thomas Ferguson was born on 21 October 1899 at Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Elsie Curtis, daughter of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, circa 1928 at Tennessee; no marriage record found.1 
Death*Louis Thomas Ferguson died on 25 April 1960 at Manchester, Coffee, Tennessee, at age 60; buried at Manchester City Cemetery.1 

Family

Elsie Curtis b. 6 Dec 1909, d. 13 Dec 1980

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Manchester, Cofffee, Tennessee.

Lula Smith1

F, b. 25 February 1906, d. 1 November 1963
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Lula Smith was born on 25 February 1906 at Johnson, Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 12 November 1922,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Herbert Leslie Curtis, son of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, on 12 November 1922 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Census*Lula Smith and Herbert Leslie Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 6, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.2 
CensusLula Smith and Herbert Leslie Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at District 5, Houston, Tennessee, ED 42-6, sheet 3A, occupation farm operator, real estate valued at $400, no children.3 
Death*Lula Smith died on 1 November 1963 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 57.1 

Family

Herbert Leslie Curtis b. 11 Aug 1905, d. 3 Dec 1985

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Rooney Ozell Watson Curtis1

F, b. 11 June 1909, d. 15 July 2001
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Rooney Ozell Watson Curtis was born on 11 June 1909 at Tennessee.1 
Marriage*She married Herbert Leslie Curtis, son of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, on 10 June 1967 at Robertson, Tennessee.1 
Death*Rooney Ozell Watson Curtis died on 15 July 2001 at Tennessee at age 92; buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.1 

Family

Herbert Leslie Curtis b. 11 Aug 1905, d. 3 Dec 1985

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Claud Curtis1

M, b. 9 August 1906, d. 24 February 1907
FatherEli Thomas Curtis1 b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937
MotherLeona Amanda Bateman1 b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Claud Curtis was born on 9 August 1906 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 24 February 1907 at Humphreys, Tennessee; buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.

Luther Edgar Smith1

M, b. 1 June 1903, d. 11 October 1981
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Luther Edgar Smith was born on 1 June 1903 at Johnson, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Nellie Mai Curtis, daughter of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, on 12 September 1925 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Death*Luther Edgar Smith died on 11 October 1981 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 78; buried at Oakgrove Missional Baptist Church Cemetery.1 

Family

Nellie Mai Curtis b. 25 Nov 1908, d. 10 May 1974

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Joshway David Curtis1,2

M, b. 18 October 1920, d. 7 August 2001
FatherEli Thomas Curtis1 b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937
MotherLeona Amanda Bateman1 b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Joshway David Curtis was born on 18 October 1920 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman; ED 6, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children.1 
Marriage*Joshway David Curtis married Argonne Gertrude Parrish on 28 June 1941 at Williamson, Tennessee.3,4 
Death*Joshway David Curtis died on 7 August 2001 at Burns, Dickson, Tennessee, at age 80; buried at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Argonne Gertrude Parrish b. 15 Mar 1921, d. 2 Dec 2010

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Kate Allene Curtis1,2

F, b. 19 January 1923, d. April 1987
FatherEli Thomas Curtis1 b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937
MotherLeona Amanda Bateman1 b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Kate Allene Curtis was born on 19 January 1923 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman; ED 6, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children.1 
Married Name As of circa 1945,her married name was Haygood.3 
Marriage*Kate Allene Curtis married Richard Evon Haygood circa 1945; no marriage record found.3 
Death*Kate Allene Curtis died in April 1987 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 64.2 

Family

Richard Evon Haygood b. 21 May 1916, d. 15 Nov 1990

Citations

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

Mary Beatrice Curtis1

F, b. 28 March 1924, d. July 1987
FatherEli Thomas Curtis1 b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937
MotherLeona Amanda Bateman1 b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Mary Beatrice Curtis was born on 28 March 1924 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman; ED 6, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children.1 
Married Name As of circa 1945,her married name was Hassell.3 
Marriage*Mary Beatrice Curtis married Milus Harris Hassell Jr. circa 1945.3 
Married Name As of 29 August 1952,her married name was Crow.3 
Marriage*Mary Beatrice Curtis married Henry Carney Crow on 29 August 1952 at Robertson, Tennessee.3,4 
Death*Mary Beatrice Curtis died in July 1987 at Charlotte, Dickson, Tennessee, at age 63.2 

Family 1

Milus Harris Hassell Jr. b. 5 May 1913, d. 8 Aug 1980
Child

Family 2

Henry Carney Crow b. 8 Sep 1919, d. 31 Oct 1989

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Ima Margaret Curtis1,2

F, b. 15 August 1925, d. February 1991
FatherEli Thomas Curtis1 b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937
MotherLeona Amanda Bateman1 b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Ima Margaret Curtis was born on 15 August 1925 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman; ED 6, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusIma Margaret Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, in the household of Estelle Curtis and Thomas Joseph Kerrigan; ED 99-141, sheet 1B, occupation asst. superintendent-city building dept., renting, 1 son and 2 in-laws Margaret and Donald??3 
Married Name As of circa April 1947,her married name was Nevins.2,4 
Marriage*Ima Margaret Curtis married Willet Davis Nevins circa April 1947.2,4 
Married Name As of circa February 1980,her married name was Margaret C. Shockely.4 
Death*Ima Margaret Curtis died in February 1991 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 65; buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville.2 

Family

Willet Davis Nevins b. 27 Jan 1927, d. 17 Sep 1964

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hillcrest, Bedford, Tennessee.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  4. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.

Argonne Gertrude Parrish1

F, b. 15 March 1921, d. 2 December 2010
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Argonne Gertrude Parrish was born on 15 March 1921 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 28 June 1941,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Joshway David Curtis, son of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, on 28 June 1941 at Williamson, Tennessee.1,2 
Death*Argonne Gertrude Parrish died on 2 December 2010 at Sumner, Tennessee, at age 89.1 
ObitArgonne Gertrude's obituary was published in the Tennessean on 4 December 2010:

CURTIS, Argonne Curtis "Sister"Age 89, died December 2, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Joshway David Curtis; parents, Horace and Icey Parrish; sister, Lorraine (Lewis) Jones; brother, Herbert (Dixie) Parrish. Survived by nephews, Randy (Lera) Jones, Kenneth (Lynn) Jones, Joey (Lynn) Jones; nieces, Beverly (Bill) Richardson, Kathy (Ricky) Davis, Angela (Craig) Hayes, Don (Carol) Parrish, Lee (Richard) Atwood, Patsy (Ralph) Jones, Vicki (Benny) Greenhill; sister, Louise (Charles) Lacy. Mrs. Curtis was a charter member of Dickerson Road Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Madison Funeral Home Saturday, 10 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Great nephews will serve as Pallbearers. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.3 

Family

Joshway David Curtis b. 18 Oct 1920, d. 7 Aug 2001

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Thomas Joseph Kerrigan1,2

M, b. 3 November 1910, d. 9 February 1997
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Thomas Joseph Kerrigan was born on 3 November 1910 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.1,2 
Marriage*He married Estelle Curtis, daughter of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, circa 1937 at Tennessee.1 
Census*Thomas Joseph Kerrigan and Estelle Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 99-141, sheet 1B, occupation asst. superintendent-city building dept., renting, 1 son and 2 in-laws Margaret and Donald??1 
Death*Thomas Joseph Kerrigan died on 9 February 1997 at LaVergne, Rutherford, Tennessee, at age 86; buried at Calvary Cemetery.2 

Family

Estelle Curtis b. 9 Mar 1917, d. 13 Feb 1982

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Calvary, Davidson, Tennessee.

Levi Curtis1

M, b. 1914, d. 21 February 1919
FatherEli Thomas Curtis1 b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937
MotherLeona Amanda Bateman1 b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Levi Curtis was born in 1914 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 21 February 1919 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee; from influenza, buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Rosella Curtis1

F, b. 8 April 1927, d. 23 November 1927
FatherEli Thomas Curtis1 b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937
MotherLeona Amanda Bateman1 b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Rosella Curtis was born on 8 April 1927 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Death*She died on 23 November 1927 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee; from infant tuberculosis, buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Willet Davis Nevins1

M, b. 27 January 1927, d. 17 September 1964
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Willet Davis Nevins was born on 27 January 1927 at Celina, Clay, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Ima Margaret Curtis, daughter of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, circa April 1947.1,2 
Death*Willet Davis Nevins died on 17 September 1964 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 37; buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville.1 

Family

Ima Margaret Curtis b. 15 Aug 1925, d. Feb 1991

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hillcrest, Bedford, Tennessee.
  2. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.

Richard Evon Haygood1

M, b. 21 May 1916, d. 15 November 1990
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Richard Evon Haygood was born on 21 May 1916 at Humphreys, Tennessee; son of Richard C. Haygood and Effie Curtis.1 
Marriage*He married Kate Allene Curtis, daughter of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, circa 1945; no marriage record found.1 
Death*Richard Evon Haygood died on 15 November 1990 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 74.1,2 

Family

Kate Allene Curtis b. 19 Jan 1923, d. Apr 1987

Citations

  1. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Henry Carney Crow1

M, b. 8 September 1919, d. 31 October 1989
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Henry Carney Crow was born on 8 September 1919 at Dickson, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Beatrice Curtis, daughter of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, on 29 August 1952 at Robertson, Tennessee.1,2 
Death*Henry Carney Crow died on 31 October 1989 at Charlotte, Dickson, Tennessee, at age 70.1 

Family

Mary Beatrice Curtis b. 28 Mar 1924, d. Jul 1987

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Milus Harris Hassell Jr.1

M, b. 5 May 1913, d. 8 August 1980
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Milus Harris Hassell Jr. was born on 5 May 1913 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Beatrice Curtis, daughter of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman, circa 1945.1 
Death*Milus Harris Hassell Jr. died on 8 August 1980 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 67.1 

Family

Mary Beatrice Curtis b. 28 Mar 1924, d. Jul 1987
Child

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.

Robert Harris Hassell1

M, b. 6 March 1944, d. 10 May 2006
FatherMilus Harris Hassell Jr.1 b. 5 May 1913, d. 8 Aug 1980
MotherMary Beatrice Curtis1 b. 28 Mar 1924, d. Jul 1987
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Robert Harris Hassell was born on 6 March 1944 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 10 May 2006 at Germantown, Shelby, Tennessee, at age 62; buried at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Memphis.1 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.

Maggie Lena Curtis1

F, b. 24 January 1902, d. 1 March 1978
FatherJohn Edward Curtis1 b. 7 May 1874, d. 2 Mar 1938
MotherGeorgia Ada Webb1 b. 1865
Last Edited29 Aug 2018
Birth*Maggie Lena Curtis was born on 24 January 1902 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Edward Curtis and Georgia Ada Webb; ED 64, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children, mother and sister Lucy Johnson.1 
(Witness) CensusMaggie Lena Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Edward Curtis and Georgia Ada Webb; ED 75, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and brother in law.3 
Married Name As of 24 December 1927,her married name was Snyder.2 
Marriage*Maggie Lena Curtis married Ewing Oakley Snyder on 24 December 1927 at Obion, Tennessee.2,4 
Census*Maggie Lena Curtis and Ewing Oakley Snyder appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, ED 39, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-foundry, renting, no children.5 
Death*Maggie Lena Curtis died on 1 March 1978 at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, at age 76.2 

Family

Ewing Oakley Snyder b. 11 Jul 1901, d. 16 Jul 1979

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Smith-McIllwain Tree by Kyle Smith.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Melbern L. Johnson1

M, b. 1908
FatherElvin Johnson1 b. c 1885
MotherLucy Ann Curtis1 b. 18 May 1886, d. 13 Jun 1947
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Melbern L. Johnson was born in 1908 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Lucy Ann Curtis; ED 64, sheet 5B, widowed, 1 son, living with James Edward's family.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Velma Louise Vaughn1

F, b. 28 June 1907, d. June 1981
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Birth*Velma Louise Vaughn was born on 28 June 1907 at Tiptonville, Lake, Tennessee.2,3 
Married Name As of circa 1935,her married name was Curtis. 
Marriage*She married Lonnie Edward Curtis, son of John Edward Curtis and Georgia Ada Webb, circa 1935 at Tennessee; no marriage record found. 
Census*Velma Louise Vaughn and Lonnie Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Union City, Obion, Tennessee, ED 66-20, sheet 3A, occupation billing clerk-meat packing plant, Velma was a collar stitcher at a shirt factory, renting, no children.4 
Death*Velma Louise Vaughn died in June 1981 at Union City, Obion, Tennessee; buried at East View Cemetery in Union City.5,2 

Family

Lonnie Edward Curtis b. 6 Mar 1905, d. 8 Jan 1948

Citations

  1. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, last name from Lonnie's death certificate.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bradley Family Tree by Barbara Wygren.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, East View, Obion, Tennessee.

Ewing Oakley Snyder1

M, b. 11 July 1901, d. 16 July 1979
Last Edited8 Oct 2018
Birth*Ewing Oakley Snyder was born on 11 July 1901 at Henry, Tennessee; son of William J. Snyder and Mary A. McFadden.2 
Marriage*He married Maggie Lena Curtis, daughter of John Edward Curtis and Georgia Ada Webb, on 24 December 1927 at Obion, Tennessee.1,3 
Census*Ewing Oakley Snyder and Maggie Lena Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, ED 39, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-foundry, renting, no children.4 
Death*Ewing Oakley Snyder died on 16 July 1979 at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, at age 78.1 

Family

Maggie Lena Curtis b. 24 Jan 1902, d. 1 Mar 1978

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Smith-McIllwain Tree by Kyle Smith.
  2. [S2289] Tennessee County Clerks, Tennessee Births, delayed record.
  3. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Era Altha Curtis1

F, b. 12 December 1907, d. 19 September 2002
FatherRobert Lewis Curtis2 b. 3 Apr 1861, d. 26 Apr 1913
Last Edited20 Jun 2018
Birth*Era Altha Curtis was born on 12 December 1907 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 8 August 1923,her married name was Curtis.3 
Marriage*She married Lonnie Cornelius Curtis, son of Charles Wilson (Potty) Curtis and Edie Eudora (Udory) Smith, on 8 August 1923 at Humphreys, Tennessee; unrelated, based on evidence from Curtis DNA Project.1,3 
Census*Era Altha Curtis and Lonnie Cornelius Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 1, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.4 
CensusEra Altha Curtis and Lonnie Cornelius Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-1, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children. 
Death*Era Altha Curtis died on 19 September 2002 at Ashland City, Cheatham, Tennessee, at age 94; buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.1 

Family

Lonnie Cornelius Curtis b. 31 May 1902, d. 29 May 1975
Child

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Harpeth, Davidson, Tennessee.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis Chapel, Humphreys, Tennessee.
  3. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Earline Mattie Curtis1,2

F, b. 21 December 1927, d. 29 January 2011
FatherLonnie Cornelius Curtis1 b. 31 May 1902, d. 29 May 1975
MotherEra Altha Curtis1 b. 12 Dec 1907, d. 19 Sep 2002
Last Edited20 Jun 2018
Birth*Earline Mattie Curtis was born on 21 December 1927 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Lonnie Cornelius Curtis and Era Altha Curtis; ED 1, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.1 
(Witness) CensusEarline Mattie Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Lonnie Cornelius Curtis and Era Altha Curtis; ED 43-1, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children. 
Married Name As of circa 1946,her married name was Rucker.3 
Marriage*Earline Mattie Curtis married Robert Anderson Rucker Jr. circa 1946.3 
Death*Earline Mattie Curtis died on 29 January 2011 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 83; buried at Woodlan Memorial Park in Nashville.2 
ObitEarline Mattie's obituary was published in the The Tennessean on circa 30 January 2011:

Mattie "Earline" (Curtis) Rucker was born on December 21, 1927 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, the daughter of Lonnie Cornelious "Pug" Curtis (1902–1975) and Era "Altha" (Curtis) Curtis (1907–2002).

She was married about 1946 to Robert Anderson "Bobby" Rucker Jr (1926-2018), the son of Robert Anderson Rucker Sr (1896-1969) and Irby Ruby (Mays) Rucker (1903-1988).

Living in Nashville, Tennessee, Earline was 83 years old when she passed away on January 29, 2011.

She was preceded in death by daughter Patricia Faye (Rucker) Street (1947-1997) and by her son-in-law James Oron "Rip" Dotson III (1963-2002), while survivors included her husband, a married son, married daughter, twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Earline was a longtime member of the Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ.

Celebration of Life Services were held at Woodlawn's Dignity Hall, and burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park.3
 

Family

Robert Anderson Rucker Jr. b. 17 Jun 1926, d. 8 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woddlawn, Davidson, Tennessee.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Davidson, Tennessee.

Robert Anderson Rucker Jr.1

M, b. 17 June 1926, d. 8 May 2018
Last Edited20 Jun 2018
Birth*Robert Anderson Rucker Jr. was born on 17 June 1926 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Earline Mattie Curtis, daughter of Lonnie Cornelius Curtis and Era Altha Curtis, circa 1946.1 
Death*Robert Anderson Rucker Jr. died on 8 May 2018 at Davidson, Tennessee, at age 91; buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville.1 

Family

Earline Mattie Curtis b. 21 Dec 1927, d. 29 Jan 2011

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Davidson, Tennessee.

Paul Curtis1

M, b. 1911, d. 8 January 1929
FatherGeorge Lee Neely Curtis1 b. 19 Jun 1890, d. 24 Dec 1968
MotherEtta Mae McDaniel1 b. 30 Jul 1893, d. 29 Apr 1973
Last Edited29 Aug 2018
Birth*Paul Curtis was born in 1911 at Hermondale, Pemiscot, Missouri.1 
Death*He died on 8 January 1929 at Missouri.1 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Bob and Sandy by Bobby Curtis.

Effie Curtis1

F, b. 19 August 1890, d. July 1975
FatherJohn Wesley Curtis1 b. 9 Mar 1837, d. 31 Jan 1902
MotherNarsisie Jane (Nurse) Damesworth1 b. Jun 1859
Last Edited20 Jun 2018
Birth*Effie Curtis was born on 19 August 1890 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Narsisie Jane (Nurse) Damesworth; occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 12 years, 6 children, 5 living.1 
Married Name As of 22 December 1912,her married name was Haygood.3 
Marriage*Effie Curtis married Sylvester Haygood on 22 December 1912 at Humphreys, Tennessee.3 
Census*Effie Curtis and Sylvester Haygood appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 71, sheet 13B, occupation farmer, tenure not given, 2 children.4 
Death*Effie Curtis died in July 1975 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 84.2 

Family

Sylvester Haygood b. c 1885

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Bessie C. Curtis1

F, b. December 1894, d. 20 March 1923
FatherJohn Wesley Curtis1 b. 9 Mar 1837, d. 31 Jan 1902
MotherNarsisie Jane (Nurse) Damesworth1 b. Jun 1859
Last Edited20 Jun 2018
Birth*Bessie C. Curtis was born in December 1894 at Humphreys, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Narsisie Jane (Nurse) Damesworth; occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 12 years, 6 children, 5 living.1 
Married Name As of 28 February 1920,her married name was Riley.2 
Marriage*Bessie C. Curtis married Laymon E. Riley on 28 February 1920 at Humphreys, Tennessee.2 
Death*Bessie C. Curtis died on 20 March 1923 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 28; from severe burns caught from an open fire; buried in Waverly but no burial record found.3 

Family

Laymon E. Riley b. c 1890

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.