Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Rebecca McCurry¹

F, b. between 1845 and 1847

Father

Amos McCurry¹ b. 5 Mar 1822, d. 20 Feb 1897

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1820, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Rebecca McCurry was born between 1845 and 1847 at McDowell, North Carolina.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 271b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Rebecca McCurry appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 159, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Rebecca McCurry appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 624, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 1 September 1874,her married name was Lentz.⁴

Marriage*

Rebecca McCurry married John Lentz on 1 September 1874 at McDowell, North Carolina; second marriage for John.⁴

Census*

Rebecca McCurry and John Lentz appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 444B, occupation merchant-miller, 5 children by first marriage, 3 by second.⁵

Family

John Lentz b. 1831

Children

Robert Lee Lentz⁵ b. 14 Oct 1876, d. 22 Feb 1959
Sally Lentz⁵ b. 1879
Infant Son Lentz⁵ b. Mar 1880

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charity Elizabeth McCurry^1,2

F, b. 1848, d. 30 November 1921

Father

Amos McCurry¹ b. 5 Mar 1822, d. 20 Feb 1897

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1820, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited

28 Jul 2008

Birth*

Charity Elizabeth McCurry was born in 1848 at McDowell, North Carolina; no exact date on death certificate.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 271b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Charity Elizabeth McCurry appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 159, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Charity Elizabeth McCurry appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 624, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Charity Elizabeth McCurry appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 445C, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of between 1911 and 1919,her married name was Curtis.^5,6

Marriage*

Charity Elizabeth McCurry married William Jason Curtis, son of Jason A. (Jace) Curtis and Charity M. Patton, between 1916 and 1919 at North Carolina; Rutherford Heritage says they were first cousins.^5,6

Census*

Charity Elizabeth McCurry and William Jason Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 165, sheet 9B, occupation sweeper-cotton mill, no children; Charity understated her age by 10 years.⁵

Death*

Charity Elizabeth McCurry died on 30 November 1921 at Henrietta, Rutherford, North Carolina; married W.J. Curtis; buried at Old Fort Cemetery.²

Family

William Jason Curtis b. 1852

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1151] Rutherford County, Rutherford County Heritage.

Martha Caldonia McCurry¹

F, b. 1856

Father

Amos McCurry² b. 5 Mar 1822, d. 20 Feb 1897

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis² b. 10 May 1820, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

Martha Caldonia McCurry was born in 1856 at McDowell, North Carolina.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 159, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Martha Caldonia McCurry appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 624, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Curtis Herron McCurry^1,2

M, b. 24 July 1854, d. 27 January 1918

Father

Amos McCurry³ b. 5 Mar 1822, d. 20 Feb 1897

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis³ b. 10 May 1820, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

Curtis Herron McCurry was born on 24 July 1854 at McDowell, North Carolina; death certificate says 1855.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 159, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Curtis Herron McCurry appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 624, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Curtis Herron McCurry appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 445C, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁷

Death*

Curtis Herron McCurry died on 27 January 1918 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 63; buried at the Old Fort Cemetery.^2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Old Fort Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Eldorado (Ella) McCurry^1,2

F, b. 14 January 1858, d. 19 May 1918

Father

Amos McCurry¹ b. 5 Mar 1822, d. 20 Feb 1897

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1820, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited

27 Jun 2008

Birth*

Eldorado (Ella) McCurry was born on 14 January 1858 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Eldorado (Ella) McCurry appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 624, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

Eldorado (Ella) McCurry died on 19 May 1918 at Lincoln Twp., Lincoln, North Carolina, at age 60; married John A. Shuford; buried at McKentries Church Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Josephine McCurry¹

F, b. 1860, d. between 1861 and 1870

Father

Amos McCurry¹ b. 5 Mar 1822, d. 20 Feb 1897

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1820, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

Josephine McCurry was born in 1860 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Josephine McCurry died between 1861 and 1870 at McDowell, North Carolina; not present in 1870 census.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Hannah McCurry¹

F, b. 1862

Father

Amos McCurry¹ b. 5 Mar 1822, d. 20 Feb 1897

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1820, d. 3 Jul 1898

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

Hannah McCurry was born in 1862 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos McCurry and Sarah (Sallie) Curtis; page 624, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary Curtis^1,2

F, b. 13 April 1822

Father

Thomas Curtis Esq.^1,2 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875

Mother

Lucinda Bird^1,2 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888

Last Edited

6 Oct 2006

Birth*

Mary Curtis was born on 13 April 1822 at Burke, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 291b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $12, 7 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 30 September 1852,her married name was Marsh.³

Marriage*

Mary Curtis married Henry A. Marsh on 30 September 1852 at McDowell, North Carolina; Joshua Hall, bondsman; A.M. Finley, witness.³

NoteB*

No further record found.⁴

Family

Henry A. Marsh b. c 1820

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 000079647.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Henry A. Marsh¹

M, b. circa 1820

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

Henry A. Marsh was born circa 1820.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Curtis, daughter of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird, on 30 September 1852 at McDowell, North Carolina; Joshua Hall, bondsman; A.M. Finley, witness.¹

Family

Mary Curtis b. 13 Apr 1822

Citations

[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 000079647.

Eleanor (Nelly) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 20 January 1824, d. January 1880

Father

Thomas Curtis Esq.^1,2 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875

Mother

Lucinda Bird^1,2 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888

Last Edited

19 Aug 2007

Birth*

Eleanor (Nelly) Curtis was born on 20 January 1824 at Burke, North Carolina.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of circa 1855,her married name was Hancock.^3,5

Marriage*

Eleanor (Nelly) Curtis married George W. Hancock circa 1855 at North Carolina.^3,5

Census

Eleanor (Nelly) Curtis and Jasper Gilliam appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 at Hot House P.O., District 1029, Fannin, Georgia, page 1054, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,800, 4 children at home.⁵

Census

Eleanor (Nelly) Curtis and George W. Hancock appeared on the census of 22 July 1860 at District 1029, Fannin, Georgia, page 1057, occupation farm hand, renting, no children.⁵

Census

Eleanor (Nelly) Curtis and George W. Hancock appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Morganton P.O., District 1047, Fannin, Georgia, page 411b, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

Death*

Eleanor (Nelly) Curtis died in January 1880 at Fannin, Georgia; buried at the Hot House Baptist church Cemetery, 1880 is a guess, as the year of death was broken off her tombstone.^7,4

Family

George W. Hancock b. 1832, d. 1906

Children

John Hancock⁵ b. 1862
Martha E. Hancock⁶ b. 17 Jun 1863, d. 21 Mar 1917
Mary Hancock⁶ b. 1866

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
[S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
[S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880 Federal Census Mortality Schedule.

Caroline Curtis^1,2

F, b. 14 January 1826, d. 27 August 1901

Father

Thomas Curtis Esq.¹ b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875

Mother

Lucinda Bird¹ b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Caroline Curtis was born on 14 January 1826 at Burke, North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1845,her married name was Gilliam.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Jasper Gilliam circa 1845 at North Carolina; marriage record not found.^2,3

Census

Caroline Curtis and Jasper Gilliam appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 at District 85, Union, Georgia, page 256b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.⁴

Census

Caroline Curtis and Jasper Gilliam appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at Morganton P.O., Fairplay Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 388b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.⁵

Census

Caroline Curtis and Jasper Gilliam appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 664D, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁶

Census*

Caroline Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Hot House District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 25, sheet 10A, widowed, living with Joseph.⁷

Death*

She died on 27 August 1901 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 75; buried at Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery; check date, very difficult to read.⁸

Family

Jasper Gilliam b. 1820, d. c 1890

Children

James Willis Gilliam+³ b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
John Jasper (Bird) Gilliam³ b. 12 Jun 1849, d. 29 Aug 1871
William Young Gilliam+³ b. 21 Jul 1850, d. 30 Oct 1876
Sarah Josephine Gilliam+³ b. 21 Mar 1857, d. 2 Oct 1917
Joseph R. Gilliam+⁵ b. 3 Nov 1860, d. 9 Jan 1901
Jasper R. Gilliam⁶ b. 1861

Citations

[S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
[S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House.

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 10 October 1826

Father

Joshua Curtis Jr.^3,2 b. 1799, d. 15 Mar 1874

Mother

Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Stroud^3,4 b. 1803

Last Edited

1 Oct 2006

Birth*

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis was born on 10 October 1826 at Burke, North Carolina.^3,4

Married Name

As of 25 December 1849,her married name was Lackey.^3,5

Marriage*

She married James M. Lackey on 25 December 1849 at McDowell, North Carolina.^3,5

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 261, occupation farmer, renting, no children.³

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 175, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 4 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 612, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.⁷

(Witness) Probate

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis witnessed the probate of the estate of Joshua Curtis Jr. on 14 May 1879 at McDowell, North Carolina; Administrator E.H. Grant named the heirs as Alfred, Martin and Nancy Curtis, Elizabeth Lackey and Rebecca Stroud.²

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁸

Family

James M. Lackey b. 1821

Children

Joshua C. Lackey⁷ b. 1854
James Lackey⁶ b. 1856, d. bt 1861 - 1870
Merritt Lackey⁷ b. 1859
Martin Van Buren Lackey+⁷ b. 29 May 1860, d. 25 Jul 1920
John Lackey⁷ b. 1863
Mary Lackey⁷ b. 1865
George C. Lackey⁷ b. 1867, d. bt May 1910 - Dec 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1870.
[S1272] Probate File of Joshua Curtis unknown file number.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79568.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

James M. Lackey¹

M, b. 1821

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

James M. Lackey was born in 1821 at North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis, daughter of Joshua Curtis Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Stroud, on 25 December 1849 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

Census*

James M. Lackey appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 at McDowell, North Carolina, page 261, occupation farmer, renting, no children.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 175, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 4 children at home.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 at Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 612, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁵

Family

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis b. 10 Oct 1826

Children

Joshua C. Lackey⁴ b. 1854
James Lackey³ b. 1856, d. bt 1861 - 1870
Merritt Lackey⁴ b. 1859
Martin Van Buren Lackey+⁴ b. 29 May 1860, d. 25 Jul 1920
John Lackey⁴ b. 1863
Mary Lackey⁴ b. 1865
George C. Lackey⁴ b. 1867, d. bt May 1910 - Dec 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79568.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Joshua C. Lackey¹

M, b. 1854

Father

James M. Lackey¹ b. 1821

Mother

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1826

Last Edited

3 Nov 2012

Birth*

Joshua C. Lackey was born in 1854 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 175, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 4 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Joshua C. Lackey appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 612, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Joshua C. Lackey appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Marriage*

Joshua C. Lackey married M.E. Irvine on 16 March 1881 at McDowell, North Carolina.⁴

Family

M.E. Irvine b. c 1855

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.

Merritt Lackey¹

M, b. 1859

Father

James M. Lackey¹ b. 1821

Mother

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1826

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

Merritt Lackey was born in 1859 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Merritt Lackey appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 612, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Merritt Lackey appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Martin Van Buren Lackey^1,2

M, b. 29 May 1860, d. 25 July 1920

Father

James M. Lackey³ b. 1821

Mother

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis³ b. 10 Oct 1826

Last Edited

2 Nov 2012

Birth*

Martin Van Buren Lackey was born on 29 May 1860 at McDowell, North Carolina; death certificate says 29 May 1866, but he was in the 1860 census.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Martin Van Buren Lackey appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 612, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Martin Van Buren Lackey appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁷

Marriage*

Martin Van Buren Lackey married Elmira Malissa Woody circa 1886 at North Carolina; no marriage record.^5,8

Census*

Martin Van Buren Lackey and Elmira Malissa Woody appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁸

Census

Martin Van Buren Lackey and Elmira Malissa Woody appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 100, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned home, married 22 years, 7 children, 7 living.⁹

Death*

Martin Van Buren Lackey died on 25 July 1920 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 60; in the Morganton State Hospital, married Malissa Woody, buried at the Lackey Family Cemetery.⁵

Family

Elmira Malissa Woody b. 26 May 1862, d. 9 Jan 1944

Children

James Harvey Lackey⁸ b. 31 Jul 1888, d. 1953
Dorcus V. Lackey⁵ b. 1 Jan 1891, d. 27 Jun 1971
John Young Lackey⁸ b. 24 Sep 1893, d. 6 Sep 1966
Sallie Lou Lackey⁸ b. 16 Nov 1896, d. 24 Jan 1955
Susanna Lackey⁵ b. 3 Jun 1899, d. 22 Sep 1962
Eva Lackey⁹ b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 25 Apr 1986
Wyatt Lackey⁵ b. 1 Sep 1905, d. 19 Feb 1970

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, see Wyatt's death certificate for full middle name.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

John Lackey¹

M, b. 1863

Father

James M. Lackey¹ b. 1821

Mother

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1826

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

John Lackey was born in 1863 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 612, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

John Lackey appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Citations

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

Mary Lackey¹

F, b. 1865

Father

James M. Lackey¹ b. 1821

Mother

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1826

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

Mary Lackey was born in 1865 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 612, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Lackey appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Citations

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

George C. Lackey¹

M, b. 1867, d. between May 1910 and December 1910

Father

James M. Lackey² b. 1821

Mother

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis² b. 10 Oct 1826

Last Edited

3 Nov 2012

Birth*

George C. Lackey was born in 1867 at McDowell, North Carolina; tombstone says 1865, but other records indicate 1867.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

George C. Lackey appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Lackey; page 365B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

George C. Lackey married Mattie Sparks on 12 July 1893 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina.⁴

Census*

George C. Lackey appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at State Hospital, Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, ED 146, sheet 7A, occupation patient, listed as married.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 April 1910 at State Hospital, Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, ED 9, sheet 3B, occupation patient, listed as married.⁷

Death*

He died between May 1910 and December 1910 at State Hospital, Morganton, Burke, North Carolina; buried at Broughton Hospital Cemetery.^3,7

Family

Mattie Sparks b. c 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Broughton, Burke, North Carolina.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

James Lackey¹

M, b. 1856, d. between 1861 and 1870

Father

James M. Lackey¹ b. 1821

Mother

Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1826

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

James Lackey was born in 1856 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

James Lackey died between 1861 and 1870 at McDowell, North Carolina; not present in 1870 census.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

James McDowell Curtis^1,2

M, b. 2 March 1828, d. 5 December 1863

Father

Thomas Curtis Esq.^1,2 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875

Mother

Lucinda Bird^1,2 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888

Last Edited

9 Aug 2007

Birth*

James McDowell Curtis was born on 2 March 1828 at Burke, North Carolina; possibly Rutherford.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock on 17 December 1850 at McDowell, North Carolina.^3,2

Census*

James McDowell Curtis and Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Chimney Rock P.O., Buffalo District, Rutherford, North Carolina, page 369, occupation teacher, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

James McDowell Curtis died on 5 December 1863 at Camp Vance, North Carolina, at age 35.^2,4

Family

Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock b. 1834, d. Jul 1870

Children

Samuel Thomas (Tom) Curtis+⁴ b. Sep 1852, d. a 19 May 1921
Joseph Columbus Curtis⁴ b. 1853
Sarah Jane (Sallie) Curtis+⁴ b. 15 Aug 1857, d. 20 Dec 1891
William Howell Curtis+⁴ b. 18 Feb 1860, d. 18 Oct 1917
George Washington Curtis+^5,6 b. 26 May 1862, d. 18 May 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79259.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1228] Carolyn Curtis, "Ancestral File and Research of Carolyn Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock^1,2

F, b. 1834, d. July 1870

Last Edited

29 Jul 2014

Name Variation

As of 1834, Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock was also known as Blaylock.

Birth*

She was born in 1834 at North Carolina; 1860 census age probably is incorrect.^1,3

Married Name

As of 17 December 1850,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married James McDowell Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird, on 17 December 1850 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

Census

Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock and James McDowell Curtis appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Chimney Rock P.O., Buffalo District, Rutherford, North Carolina, page 369, occupation teacher, 4 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 2 January 1866,her married name was Dalton.^5,6,7

Marriage*

Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock married James Alfred Dalton on 2 January 1866 at McDowell, North Carolina.^5,6,7

Census

Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock and James Alfred Dalton appeared on the census of 5 June 1870 at District 5, Carter, Tennessee, page 33, occupation farm laborer, 4 Curtis and 2 Dalton children at home.⁵

Death*

Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock died in July 1870 at Cave Spring, Carter, Tennessee.⁶

Family 1

James McDowell Curtis b. 2 Mar 1828, d. 5 Dec 1863

Children

Samuel Thomas (Tom) Curtis+⁴ b. Sep 1852, d. a 19 May 1921
Joseph Columbus Curtis⁴ b. 1853
Sarah Jane (Sallie) Curtis+⁴ b. 15 Aug 1857, d. 20 Dec 1891
William Howell Curtis+⁴ b. 18 Feb 1860, d. 18 Oct 1917
George Washington Curtis+^6,5 b. 26 May 1862, d. 18 May 1939

Family 2

James Alfred Dalton b. 24 Apr 1846, d. 9 Apr 1931

Children

John William Dalton⁵ b. 17 Mar 1867, d. 13 May 1914
Charles Hall Dalton⁵ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. a 1930

Citations

[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79259.
[S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1228] Carolyn Curtis, "Ancestral File and Research of Carolyn Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.

Thomas J. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 11 April 1830, d. 4 June 1862

Father

Baxter D. Curtis^1,2 b. 1802, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) Rhodes^1,2 b. 1807

Last Edited

24 Jul 2008

Birth*

Thomas J. Curtis was born on 11 April 1830 at Burke, North Carolina; possibly Rutherford.^1,2

Census

He and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Wake, North Carolina, page 289, 1 male 20-30, no females present; lived next to Baxter.³

(Witness) Census

Thomas J. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.²

Marriage*

Thomas J. Curtis married Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis, daughter of Matilda Curtis, on 5 August 1852 at McDowell, North Carolina; A.M. Hensley, bondsman; A.M. Finley, witness.⁴

Census*

Thomas J. Curtis and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 at Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, page 161b, occupation laboring, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Milit-Beg*

Thomas J. Curtis began military service on 18 March 1862 at McDowell, North Carolina, as a Private, Company K, 22nd Infantry Regiment North Carolina, age 30.⁶

Death*

He died on 4 June 1862 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 32; Contracted typhoid fever in the Army and sent home, where he died.^6,7

Family

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Children

Suell Phillip Curtis+⁵ b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis+⁵ b. 16 May 1854, d. 23 Dec 1914
Hannah Jane Curtis+⁵ b. 14 Dec 1855, d. 6 May 1928
Howell Curtis⁵ b. 1858
Samuel B. Curtis+⁵ b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
George B. Curtis+⁸ b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 18 Feb 1910
Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis+⁸ b. May 1868, d. 29 Aug 1928
Edward Lee Curtis+⁸ b. 8 May 1871, d. 3 Feb 1932

Citations

[S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79274.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1560] "Military Service Record of Thomas J. Curtis, CSA McDowell."
[S1585] "North Carolina Civil War Pension Applications."
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Suell Phillip Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 6 April 1851, d. 30 April 1924

Father

Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862

Mother

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis¹ b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Last Edited

17 Mar 2009

Birth*

Suell Phillip Curtis was born on 6 April 1851 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 6 April 1851, Suell Phillip Curtis was also known as Sewell Curtis.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas J. Curtis and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 161b, occupation laboring, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Suell Phillip Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 621, occupation keeping house, renting, Thomas not present, 6 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Suell Phillip Curtis married Rebecca Elmira Godfrey on 17 August 1879 at Godfrey Home, McDowell, North Carolina; by F.M. Stepp, J.P.^5,6

Census*

Suell Phillip Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 383A, occupation farmer, no children, Ann Godfrey lived with them.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁷

Census*

He and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁸

Death*

Suell Phillip Curtis died on 30 April 1924 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 73; buried at Carson's Chapel Cemetery.^2,3

Family

Rebecca Elmira Godfrey b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945

Children

Lillie Bell Curtis+ b. 17 Jul 1880, d. 6 Jan 1955
Lennie Mae Curtis⁷ b. 1 Nov 1881, d. 6 Jul 1973
Texie Clay Curtis+⁷ b. 4 Sep 1883, d. 1 Sep 1939
Bessie A. Curtis+⁷ b. Apr 1886
Hannah J. Curtis⁷ b. Jul 1886, d. 27 Nov 1970
Samuel Morris Curtis+⁷ b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 Sep 1952
Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis+⁷ b. 25 May 1891, d. 18 Mar 1980
Roy Lee Clifton Curtis⁷ b. 14 Jul 1893, d. 15 May 1951
Sallie Kate Curtis⁷ b. 17 Jul 1897, d. 6 Apr 1984
Daisy Curtis² b. 30 Sep 1897, d. 21 Jul 1898

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carson's Chapel Cemetery.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis^1,2

F, b. 16 May 1854, d. 23 December 1914

Father

Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862

Mother

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis¹ b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis was born on 16 May 1854 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 621, occupation keeping house, renting, Thomas not present, 6 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 5 December 1876,her married name was Gibson.⁵

Marriage*

Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis married Robert L. C. Gibson on 5 December 1876 at McDowell, North Carolina; by W.B. Lyda, M.G.⁵

Census*

Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis and Robert L. C. Gibson appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 378C, occupation farmer, no children.⁶

Census

Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis and Robert L. C. Gibson appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁷

Census

Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis and Robert L. C. Gibson appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 102, sheet 1A, occupation surveyer-land company, owned home, married 33 years, 5 children, 3 living, 1 son at home.⁸

Death*

Sarah (Sallie) Matilda Curtis died on 23 December 1914 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 60; buried at Carson's Chapel Cemetery; the cemetery index says 3 December, but the death certificate says 23 December.^3,9

Family

Robert L. C. Gibson b. 18 Nov 1856, d. 5 Nov 1918

Children

David M. Gibson⁷ b. 27 Mar 1881
Plato Carol Gibson⁷ b. 14 May 1890
Robert Franklin Gibson⁷ b. 13 Apr 1899, d. 6 Aug 1942

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carson's Chapel.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carsons Chapel.

Hannah Jane Curtis^1,2

F, b. 14 December 1855, d. 6 May 1928

Father

Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862

Mother

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis¹ b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

Hannah Jane Curtis was born on 14 December 1855 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas J. Curtis and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 161b, occupation laboring, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Hannah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 621, occupation keeping house, renting, Thomas not present, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Hannah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 377b, occupation keeping house, widowed, 5 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 9 September 1880,her married name was Gibson.⁵

Marriage*

Hannah Jane Curtis married Henry W. Gibson on 9 September 1880 at Curtis home, McDowell, North Carolina; by W.J. Fleming, J.P.⁵

Census*

Hannah Jane Curtis and Henry W. Gibson appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, occupation farmer, owned farm, ED 119, sheet 5A, married 19 years, 6 children, 4 living, Elmira lived with them.⁶

Death*

Hannah Jane Curtis died on 6 May 1928 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 72; buried at Carson Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

Henry W. Gibson b. c 1855

Child

Lena May Gibson² b. 15 Apr 1888, d. 28 Jan 1925

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Howell Curtis¹

M, b. 1858

Father

Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862

Mother

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis¹ b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Last Edited

17 Jun 2006

Birth*

Howell Curtis was born in 1858 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Samuel B. Curtis¹

M, b. 1860, d. 2 September 1904

Father

Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862

Mother

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis¹ b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Last Edited

15 Nov 2012

Birth*

Samuel B. Curtis was born in 1860 at McDowell, North Carolina; cemetery record is 1861, but he appeared in the 1860 census, age 5/12; 1900 census is Oct 1861.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Samuel B. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 621, occupation keeping house, renting, Thomas not present, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Samuel B. Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 377b, occupation keeping house, widowed, 5 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Samuel B. Curtis married America Matilda Gibson on 13 February 1887 at Home of R.M. Burgin, McDowell, North Carolina; by T.J. Fleming, M.G.^5,2,6

Census*

Samuel B. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.⁵

Death*

He died on 2 September 1904 at North Carolina; buried at Carson's Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

America Matilda Gibson b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918

Children

Alma Lee Curtis+⁵ b. 23 Nov 1887, d. 6 Oct 1951
Thomas Watson Curtis+⁵ b. 15 Nov 1891, d. 12 Mar 1940
Willard Roscoe Curtis+⁵ b. 30 May 1893, d. 22 Aug 1943
Annie Muriel Curtis⁵ b. Oct 1893
Nettie E. Curtis⁵ b. Jun 1897
Hattie B. Curtis⁷ b. 1900
Fred Bryan Curtis+⁷ b. 18 Mar 1904, d. 4 Jun 1958
Samuel Clarence Curtis+⁷ b. 14 Jul 1904, d. May 1973

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carson's Chapel Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

George B. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 30 October 1861, d. 18 February 1910

Father

Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862

Mother

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis¹ b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Last Edited

15 Nov 2012

Birth*

George B. Curtis was born on 30 October 1861 at McDowell, North Carolina; census year is 1864; cemetery reading/marker may be wrong.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 621, occupation keeping house, renting, Thomas not present, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

George B. Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 377b, occupation keeping house, widowed, 5 children at home.¹

Marriage*

George B. Curtis married Minnie A. Morgan on 28 March 1890 at Gardin City, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.W. Biddix, J.P.^4,5

Census*

George B. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

Death*

He died on 18 February 1910 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 48; buried at Carson's Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

Minnie A. Morgan b. 29 Jan 1870, d. 28 Sep 1950

Children

Ida A. Curtis⁴ b. 20 Jul 1891, d. 27 Sep 1968
Robert Misher Curtis+⁴ b. 27 Mar 1893, d. 7 Jan 1960
Martin Luther Curtis⁴ b. 12 Sep 1896, d. 1 Dec 1967
Charles D. Curtis⁴ b. 7 Mar 1899, d. 7 Apr 1929
Abbie Curtis⁶ b. 1902

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carson's Chapel Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis^1,2

M, b. May 1868, d. 29 August 1928

Father

Thomas J. Curtis³ b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862

Mother

Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis³ b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918

Last Edited

4 Sep 2008

Birth*

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis was born in May 1868 at McDowell, North Carolina; father unknown; tombstone says 1872, but he appeared in the 1870 census.^1,2

Name Variation

As of May 1868, Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis was also known as Misher Curtis.⁴

(Witness) Census

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 377b, occupation keeping house, widowed, 5 children at home.³

Marriage*

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis married Nettie Green circa 1896 at Colorado.⁴

Census*

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis and Nettie Green appeared on the census of 10 July 1900 at Lower Beaver Precinct, Fremont, Colorado, ED 33, sheet 51A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 4 years, no children.⁴

Marriage*

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis married Hettie Clay Hall, daughter of Francis Augustus (F.A.) Hall and Catherine Lackey, circa 1903 at Colorado.²

Census

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis and Hettie Clay Hall appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Glendale Precinct, Fremont, Colorado, ED 70, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years [sic], 1 child, 1 living.⁶

Census

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis and Hettie Clay Hall appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Penrose District, Fremont, Colorado, ED 61, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁷

Obit

Robert Michaux (Misher)'s obituary was published in the Daily Record on 29 August 1928:
Robert M. Curtis of Cyanide Avenue, Four Mile, died very suddenly at his home Wednesday morning at about 6 o’clock as a result of heart paralysis caused by bee stings. Mr. Curtis began working with the bees on his ranch about 5:30 in the morning, and in a short time came into the house saying the bees were acting badly that morning, and he was having trouble with them. He was wearing a bee mask at the time, but in spite of that he had been stung a few times, and had some stings on his legs. A heart attack occurred about 6 o’clock and although the doctor was summoned, he arrived about three minutes after Mr. Curtis had passed away. It is believed that a bee had stung him on a nerve which ran to the heart and in that manner had caused a heart commotion which killed him.
Mr. Curtis was about 56 years of age, and was born in Marion, NC. He had been a resident of Canon City district for the past nine years. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hettie Curtis, and two sons, Archie, 22 and Kenneth, 15. Ed Curtis of East Main Street is a brother of the deceased. Funeral services will be held from the Wilson Chapel Saturday morning, September 1, at 11 o’clock. The Rev. Wm. W. Kingsley, pastor of the Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be made at Lakeside.⁸

Death*

He died on 29 August 1928 at Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, at age 60; from a heart attack prompted by bee stings; buried at Lakeside Cemetery.^2,8,9

Family 1

Nettie Green b. 13 Dec 1879, d. 24 Jun 1902

Children

Infant Curtis¹⁰ b. 18 Oct 1897, d. 19 Oct 1897
Helen O. Curtis¹⁰ b. 7 Jun 1902, d. 11 Jul 1902

Family 2

Hettie Clay Hall b. 15 Feb 1884, d. 3 Mar 1969

Children

Archie R. Curtis⁶ b. 7 Feb 1906, d. 18 Mar 1962
Kenneth Moore Curtis⁷ b. 26 Dec 1914, d. 7 May 1964

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1614] Fremont Colorado GenWeb Archives, Fremont County Colorado Cemeteries, Lakeside.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1648] Canon City Record, Various.
[S1649] Bureau of Vital Statistics State of Colorado, Colorado Death Certificates.
[S1614] Fremont Colorado GenWeb Archives, Fremont County Colorado Cemeteries, Lower Beaver Creek.