James W. Curtis1

M, b. circa 1781
FatherJohn Curtis2 b. c 1756, d. c Jun 1830
MotherElizabeth Andrews2 b. c 1761, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Last Edited17 Nov 2011
NoteB Only James' children from his second marriage are known with any confidence; his will did not mention the children from his first marriage(s.) 
NoteB James Curtis and Aaron Curtis were listed as buyers at the estate sale of Thomas Pearce, decd. and Aaron S. Curtis appears in an 1827 record; No idea who Aaron is unless he might be Aaron Sampson Curtis. 
Birth*James W. Curtis was born circa 1781 at Randolph, North Carolina; gave his age as 65 in 1850 and 79 in 1860.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1790 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 303, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females.4 
Marriage*James W. Curtis married Unknown First Wife (?) circa 1800 at Lincoln, North Carolina; Curtis family was in Lincoln County in 1800.5 
Land Purch* On 29 November 1805 James W. Curtis purchased land at Buncombe, North Carolina, from James Leaky, Isaac Anderson and John Leakey, witnesses.6 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1810 at Buncombe, North Carolina, page 272, 3 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.7 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1820 at Warren, Tennessee, page 310, 2 males and 1 female under 10, 3 males and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44. 
Land Entry*He entered land on 3 July 1824 at Barren Fork of Collins River, Warren, Tennessee, described as 23 acres on the waters of the Barren Fork of Collins River, beginning on the east boundary of Joseph Batson.8 
NoteB* A citation was issued for Joseph Curtis for keeping a tipling house - no idea who Joseph belongs to. In the June 1826 court session he was fined $1.9 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1830 at Gibson, North Carolina, page 226, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 40-49; apparently widowed.10 
Marriage*He married Penelope Griffee on 27 December 1831 at Gibson, Tennessee; not proven her marriage was to the right James Curtis.11 
Land Purch On 13 October 1835 James W. Curtis purchased land at Gibson, Tennessee, from Thomas Hopkins of Warren County, for $450, described as 200 acres in the 10th Surveyors District, Range 4, Section 11 on the south side of the Middle fork of Forked Deer River, bordering the 10th and 13th Surveyors District line and being part of a 5,000 acre entry in the name of McLemore & Hopkins.12 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1840 at Gibson, Tennessee, page 186, 2 males and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 male 50-59 and 1 female 30-39.13 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 at District 4, Gibson, Tennessee, page 164, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,250, widowed, 5 children and John and George Simmons at home.14 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Clear Creek Twp., Hot Spring, Arkansas, page 1025, occupation farmer, widowed, living with James Curtis.15 
Probate*His estate was probated on 23 January 1868 at Hot Spring, Arkansas; William R. Cochran appointed guardian of James Curtis, "insane," on behalf of his heirs: William R. Cochran, Lydia Cochran, Dekalb Fulton, Susan Fulton, Eliza Curtis and Charlotte Curtis. Eliza probably was the widow of James Curtis (son of this James); he and Solomon apparently were dead.16 

Family 1

Unknown First Wife (?) b. bt 1776 - 1794
Children

Family 2

Penelope Griffee b. bt 1801 - 1810, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1800-1830, 1850, 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1800-1830.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  6. [S1039] Don Martini, Curtis Family of Warren County.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  8. [S1044] Nona Williams, Warren County Land Grants, page 25, Warren County Book 1, page 99, No. 295.
  9. [S1139] Tony Hays, Gibson County Court Records, pages 19 and 31 of book.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  11. [S1030] Byron and Barbara Sistler, Early Tennessee Marriages, Middle Tennessee Grooms, page 72.
  12. [S1210] Vicky L. (Morrow) Hutchings, Gibson County Deeds, Books D and E, images 162-163, pages 295-296, registered 7 November 1835.
  13. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  14. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  15. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  16. [S1069] Guardian File of James Curtis pages 243 and 249 (Volume E).
  17. [S1137] Don Martini, John Curtis Family of Warren County, Tennessee.
  18. [S1138] Edythe Rucker Whitley, Gibson County Tennessee Marriages.

Unknown First Wife (?)

F, b. between 1776 and 1794
Last Edited15 Apr 2006
Birth*Unknown First Wife (?) was born between 1776 and 1794; assumed to be approximately the same age as James. 
Married Name As of circa 1800,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married James W. Curtis, son of John Curtis and Elizabeth Andrews, circa 1800 at Lincoln, North Carolina; Curtis family was in Lincoln County in 1800.1 

Family

James W. Curtis b. c 1781
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  2. [S1137] Don Martini, John Curtis Family of Warren County, Tennessee.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1138] Edythe Rucker Whitley, Gibson County Tennessee Marriages.

Penelope Griffee1

F, b. between 1801 and 1810, d. between 1841 and 1850
Last Edited20 Jan 2006
Birth*Penelope Griffee was born between 1801 and 1810; no information available on date or place of birth.1,2 
Married Name As of 27 December 1831,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married James W. Curtis, son of John Curtis and Elizabeth Andrews, on 27 December 1831 at Gibson, Tennessee; not proven her marriage was to the right James Curtis.1 
(Witness) CensusPenelope Griffee appeared on the census of 1840 Gibson, Tennessee, in the household of James W. Curtis; page 186, 2 males and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 male 50-59 and 1 female 30-39.2 
Death*Penelope Griffee died between 1841 and 1850 at Gibson, Tennessee; no death record; James was widowed again in 1850.1 

Family

James W. Curtis b. c 1781
Children

Citations

  1. [S1030] Byron and Barbara Sistler, Early Tennessee Marriages, Middle Tennessee Grooms, page 72.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Sarah Curtis1,2

F, b. circa 1782, d. circa 1815
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. c 1756, d. c Jun 1830
MotherElizabeth Andrews1,2 b. c 1761, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Last Edited11 Oct 2005
Birth*Sarah Curtis was born circa 1782 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1790 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 303, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females.3 
Married Name As of 2 October 1797,her married name was Anderson.2,4,5 
Marriage*Sarah Curtis married Isaac Anderson on 2 October 1797 at Lincoln, North Carolina; John Curtis Jr., John Murphey, bondsmen.2,4,5 
(Witness) CensusSarah Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 Lincoln, North Carolina, in the household of Isaac Anderson; page 217, 1 female under 10, 1 male 26-44 and 1 female 16-25.1 
Death*Sarah Curtis died circa 1815 at Warren, Tennessee; Isaac married Polly Rogers in 1816.1,2 

Family

Isaac Anderson b. bt 1756 - 1774, d. c 1847

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  2. [S1039] Don Martini, Curtis Family of Warren County.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1800-1840.
  5. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond number 000070785.

Isaac Anderson1,2

M, b. between 1756 and 1774, d. circa 1847
Last Edited11 Oct 2005
Birth*Isaac Anderson was born between 1756 and 1774.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Elizabeth Andrews, on 2 October 1797 at Lincoln, North Carolina; John Curtis Jr., John Murphey, bondsmen.1,2,3 
Census*Isaac Anderson appeared on the census of 1800 at Lincoln, North Carolina, page 217, 1 female under 10, 1 male 26-44 and 1 female 16-25.4 
Marriage*He married Polly Rogers on 25 October 1816 at Sumner, Tennessee.5,6,1 
CensusIsaac Anderson appeared on the census of 1820 at Warren, Tennessee, page 278, 1 male and [8] females under 10, 3 males and 2 females 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female 26-44.5 
Death*He died circa 1847 at Warren, Tennessee; Warren County will dated 8 March 1847.1,2 

Family 1

Sarah Curtis b. c 1782, d. c 1815

Family 2

Polly Rogers b. bt 1776 - 1794

Citations

  1. [S1039] Don Martini, Curtis Family of Warren County.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1800-1840.
  3. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond number 000070785.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  6. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Polly Rogers1,2

F, b. between 1776 and 1794
Last Edited11 Oct 2005
Birth*Polly Rogers was born between 1776 and 1794.1,2 
Married Name As of 25 October 1816,her married name was Anderson.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Isaac Anderson on 25 October 1816 at Sumner, Tennessee.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusPolly Rogers appeared on the census of 1820 Warren, Tennessee, in the household of Isaac Anderson; page 278, 1 male and [8] females under 10, 3 males and 2 females 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female 26-44.1 

Family

Isaac Anderson b. bt 1756 - 1774, d. c 1847

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1039] Don Martini, Curtis Family of Warren County.

Edward Curtis1,2

M, b. circa 1785, d. circa 1830
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. c 1756, d. c Jun 1830
MotherElizabeth Andrews1,2 b. c 1761, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Last Edited23 Jul 2006
Birth*Edward Curtis was born circa 1785 at Randolph, North Carolina; appears to be the male 10-15 in the 1800 census; he owned property by 1807, which may mean he was older.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1790 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 303, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females.3 
(Witness) CensusEdward Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 Lincoln, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 888, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.4 
Land Entry*Edward Curtis entered land on 7 October 1807 at Warren, Tennessee, described as 320 acres, as an assignee of David Ross.2 
Death*He died circa 1830 at Warren, Tennessee; No death record; Edward was named as an executor of his father's will in 1829, but was not listed as such in the probate record of 1830; no further record found after March 1830.2,5 
NoteB* On 1 March 1830, Edward Curtis, Bently B. Epperson and James Curtis gave security for Edward Curtis, who was appointed Constable as of that day.6 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
  2. [S1039] Don Martini, Curtis Family of Warren County.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  5. [S1043] Betty Moore Majors, Warren County Will Books, Will Book 1, pages 53-54.
  6. [S1140] Emily B. Walker, Gibson County Bonds & Wills, page 12.
  7. [S1138] Edythe Rucker Whitley, Gibson County Tennessee Marriages.

Polly Curtis1

F, b. between 1785 and 1790
FatherJohn Curtis1 b. c 1756, d. c Jun 1830
MotherElizabeth Andrews1 b. c 1761, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Last Edited11 Oct 2005
Birth*Polly Curtis was born between 1785 and 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1790 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 303, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females.2 
(Witness) CensusPolly Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 Lincoln, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 888, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.3 

Citations

  1. [S1043] Betty Moore Majors, Warren County Will Books, Will Book 1, page 53-54.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1800.

Charlotte Curtis1

F, b. between 1785 and 1790
FatherJohn Curtis1 b. c 1756, d. c Jun 1830
MotherElizabeth Andrews1 b. c 1761, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Last Edited11 Oct 2005
Birth*Charlotte Curtis was born between 1785 and 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1790 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 303, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females.2 
(Witness) CensusCharlotte Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 Lincoln, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 888, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.3 

Citations

  1. [S1043] Betty Moore Majors, Warren County Will Books, Will Book 1, pages 53-54.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1800.

Lydia (Lidia, Lidda) Curtis1

F, b. 1824
FatherJames W. Curtis1 b. c 1781
MotherUnknown First Wife (?)1 b. bt 1776 - 1794
Last Edited4 Dec 2005
Birth*Lydia (Lidia, Lidda) Curtis was born in 1824 at Tennessee; age given as 55 in 1860 census.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 District 4, Gibson, Tennessee, in the household of James W. Curtis; page 164, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,250, widowed, 5 children and John and George Simmons at home.1 
(Witness) CensusLydia (Lidia, Lidda) Curtis appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Clear Creek, Hot Spring, Arkansas, in the household of James Curtis; page 1024b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, no children, James, Lidd and Charlet lived with them.2 
Married Name As of 7 December 1861,her married name was Cochran.3 
Marriage*Lydia (Lidia, Lidda) Curtis married William R. Cochran on 7 December 1861 at Hot Spring, Arkansas.3 
(Witness) ProbateLydia (Lidia, Lidda) Curtis witnessed the probate of the estate of James W. Curtis on 23 January 1868 at Hot Spring, Arkansas; William R. Cochran appointed guardian of James Curtis, "insane," on behalf of his heirs: William R. Cochran, Lydia Cochran, Dekalb Fulton, Susan Fulton, Eliza Curtis and Charlotte Curtis. Eliza probably was the widow of James Curtis (son of this James); he and Solomon apparently were dead.4 

Family

William R. Cochran b. bt 1820 - 1830

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  4. [S1069] Guardian File of James Curtis pages 243 and 249 (Volume E).

James Curtis1

M, b. 1836
FatherJames W. Curtis1 b. c 1781
MotherPenelope Griffee1 b. bt 1801 - 1810, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Last Edited4 Dec 2005
Birth*James Curtis was born in 1836 at Gibson, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 District 4, Gibson, Tennessee, in the household of James W. Curtis; page 164, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,250, widowed, 5 children and John and George Simmons at home.1 
Marriage*James Curtis married Annalizer (Eliza) (?) between 1857 and 1860 at Arkansas.2 
Census*James Curtis appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Clear Creek, Hot Spring, Arkansas, page 1024b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, no children, James, Lidd and Charlet lived with them.2 
(Witness) ProbateHe witnessed the probate of the estate of James W. Curtis on 23 January 1868 at Hot Spring, Arkansas; William R. Cochran appointed guardian of James Curtis, "insane," on behalf of his heirs: William R. Cochran, Lydia Cochran, Dekalb Fulton, Susan Fulton, Eliza Curtis and Charlotte Curtis. Eliza probably was the widow of James Curtis (son of this James); he and Solomon apparently were dead.3 

Family

Annalizer (Eliza) (?) b. 1841

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1069] Guardian File of James Curtis pages 243 and 249 (Volume E).

Solomon Curtis1

M, b. 1838, d. 7 December 1862
FatherJames W. Curtis1 b. c 1781
MotherPenelope Griffee1 b. bt 1801 - 1810, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Last Edited17 Nov 2011
Birth*Solomon Curtis was born in 1838 at Gibson, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 District 4, Gibson, Tennessee, in the household of James W. Curtis; page 164, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,250, widowed, 5 children and John and George Simmons at home.1 
Marriage*Solomon Curtis married Sarah Adaline Rinehart on 24 January 1860 at Hot Spring, Arkansas.2 
Census*Solomon Curtis appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Rockport P.O., Clear Creek Twp., Hot Spring, Arkansas, page 74, occupation farmer, renting, no children.3 
Death*He died on 7 December 1862 at Battle of Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; listed as wounded on the roster; probably died then or shortly thereafter.4 
(Witness) ProbateHe witnessed the probate of the estate of James W. Curtis on 23 January 1868 at Hot Spring, Arkansas; William R. Cochran appointed guardian of James Curtis, "insane," on behalf of his heirs: William R. Cochran, Lydia Cochran, Dekalb Fulton, Susan Fulton, Eliza Curtis and Charlotte Curtis. Eliza probably was the widow of James Curtis (son of this James); he and Solomon apparently were dead.5 

Family

Sarah Adaline Rinehart b. 1838, d. bt 1864 - 1869
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, CSA Service Records.
  5. [S1069] Guardian File of James Curtis pages 243 and 249 (Volume E).
  6. [S1268] "Missouri Curtis Story."
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.

Charlotte Curtis1

F, b. 1840
FatherJames W. Curtis1 b. c 1781
MotherPenelope Griffee1 b. bt 1801 - 1810, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Last Edited4 Dec 2005
Birth*Charlotte Curtis was born in 1840 at Gibson, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 District 4, Gibson, Tennessee, in the household of James W. Curtis; page 164, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,250, widowed, 5 children and John and George Simmons at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCharlotte Curtis appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Clear Creek, Hot Spring, Arkansas, in the household of James Curtis; page 1024b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, no children, James, Lidd and Charlet lived with them.2 
(Witness) ProbateCharlotte Curtis witnessed the probate of the estate of James W. Curtis on 23 January 1868 at Hot Spring, Arkansas; William R. Cochran appointed guardian of James Curtis, "insane," on behalf of his heirs: William R. Cochran, Lydia Cochran, Dekalb Fulton, Susan Fulton, Eliza Curtis and Charlotte Curtis. Eliza probably was the widow of James Curtis (son of this James); he and Solomon apparently were dead.3 
Census*Charlotte Curtis appeared on the census of 1 July 1880 at Sulphur Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, page 409A, occupation none, boarding with Wm Bushead family; 1 daughter, not sure this is the same Charlotte.4 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1069] Guardian File of James Curtis pages 243 and 249 (Volume E).
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Susan (Susanah) Curtis1

F, b. 1834
FatherJames W. Curtis1 b. c 1781
MotherPenelope Griffee1 b. bt 1801 - 1810, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Last Edited4 Dec 2005
Birth*Susan (Susanah) Curtis was born in 1834 at Gibson, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 District 4, Gibson, Tennessee, in the household of James W. Curtis; page 164, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,250, widowed, 5 children and John and George Simmons at home.1 
Married Name As of 18 August 1855,her married name was Fulton.2,3,4 
Marriage*Susan (Susanah) Curtis married Dekalb Fulton on 18 August 1855 at Hot Spring, Arkansas.2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusSusan (Susanah) Curtis appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 Ouachita Twp., Hot Spring, Arkansas, in the household of Dekalb Fulton; page 1006, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 1 child at home, age 8/12ths.2 
(Witness) ProbateSusan (Susanah) Curtis witnessed the probate of the estate of James W. Curtis on 23 January 1868 at Hot Spring, Arkansas; William R. Cochran appointed guardian of James Curtis, "insane," on behalf of his heirs: William R. Cochran, Lydia Cochran, Dekalb Fulton, Susan Fulton, Eliza Curtis and Charlotte Curtis. Eliza probably was the widow of James Curtis (son of this James); he and Solomon apparently were dead.3 
Census*Susan (Susanah) Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Sulphur Springs Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, page 407A, occupation keeping house, widowed, 1 child at home.5 

Family

Dekalb Fulton b. 6 Sep 1827, d. b 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1069] Guardian File of James Curtis pages 243 and 249 (Volume E).
  4. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages, "Susan Curtiss - Decalb Fulton."
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charles Blades1

M, b. October 1875
FatherJohn Blades1 b. Jan 1830
MotherMary Ann Curtis1 b. 16 Feb 1832, d. 18 Dec 1904
Last Edited24 Oct 2005
Birth*Charles Blades was born in October 1875 at Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Blades; page 224B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusCharles Blades appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Blades; Ed 16, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 47 years, 9 children, 6 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

John H. Dorman1,2

M, b. 1834, d. before 1900
Last Edited19 Jan 2006
Birth*John H. Dorman was born in 1834 at Indiana; his family lived next to Enos Curtis in 1850 census.1,3 
Marriage*He married Anne Curtis, daughter of Enos (John Enos) Curtis and Annie (Ventress) Rush, on 25 June 1860 at Clark, Indiana; Oscar Curtis gives name of John W. Dorman; marriage record is Gorman.1,2 
Census*John H. Dorman appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 224B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.4 
Death*He died before 1900 at Clark, Indiana; no record after 1880; Clark County is probable.5 

Family

Anne Curtis b. 2 Feb 1843, d. 31 Aug 1899
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
  2. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Matilda Curtis1,2

F, b. 5 November 1829
FatherEnos (John Enos) Curtis1,2 b. 25 Jun 1802, d. 8 Jun 1882
MotherAnnie (Ventress) Rush1,2 b. 11 Apr 1802, d. 12 Mar 1860
Last Edited4 Nov 2005
Birth*Matilda Curtis was born on 5 November 1829 at Clark, Indiana; age given as 35 in the 1870 census.1,2 
Married Name As of 20 September 1849,her married name was Blades.2,3 
Marriage*She married James Blades on 20 September 1849 at Clark, Indiana; date of license.2,3 
(Witness) CensusMatilda Curtis appeared on the census of 12 November 1850 Charlestown Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of James Blades; page 136, occupation farmer, renting, lived next to Enos Curtis, no children.2 
Census*Matilda Curtis appeared on the census of 1 August 1860 at Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 258, no occupation, 2 children, Jasper & husband not present, perhaps in Kansas, lived next to Enos.4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 Centropolis, Franklin, Kansas, in the household of James Blades; page 56, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.5 
NoteB* No further record after 1870. 

Family

James Blades b. 1830
Children

Citations

  1. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Clark, Book F, page 79.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

James Blades1,2

M, b. 1830
Last Edited28 Oct 2005
Birth*James Blades was born in 1830 at Kentucky; age given as 43 in the 1870 census.3,2 
Marriage*He married Matilda Curtis, daughter of Enos (John Enos) Curtis and Annie (Ventress) Rush, on 20 September 1849 at Clark, Indiana; date of license.1,2 
Census*James Blades appeared on the census of 12 November 1850 at Charlestown Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 136, occupation farmer, renting, lived next to Enos Curtis, no children.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Centropolis, Franklin, Kansas, page 56, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.4 
NoteB* No further record after 1870. 

Family

Matilda Curtis b. 5 Nov 1829
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Clark, Book F, page 79.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Rosa C. Dorman1

F, b. 1867
FatherJohn H. Dorman1 b. 1834, d. b 1900
MotherAnne Curtis1 b. 2 Feb 1843, d. 31 Aug 1899
Last Edited24 Oct 2005
Birth*Rosa C. Dorman was born in 1867 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John H. Dorman; page 224B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Dorman1

F, b. 1870
FatherJohn H. Dorman1 b. 1834, d. b 1900
MotherAnne Curtis1 b. 2 Feb 1843, d. 31 Aug 1899
Last Edited24 Oct 2005
Birth*Mary Dorman was born in 1870 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John H. Dorman; page 224B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charles Dorman1

M, b. 1873
FatherJohn H. Dorman1 b. 1834, d. b 1900
MotherAnne Curtis1 b. 2 Feb 1843, d. 31 Aug 1899
Last Edited24 Oct 2005
Birth*Charles Dorman was born in 1873 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John H. Dorman; page 224B, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Andrew Blades1

M, b. 1854
FatherJames Blades1 b. 1830
MotherMatilda Curtis1 b. 5 Nov 1829
Last Edited28 Oct 2005
Birth*Andrew Blades was born in 1854 at Clark, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 August 1860 Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of Matilda Curtis; page 258, no occupation, 2 children, Jasper & husband not present, perhaps in Kansas, lived next to Enos.1 
(Witness) CensusAndrew Blades appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 Centropolis, Franklin, Kansas, in the household of James Blades; page 56, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.2 
NoteB* No record of Andrew Blades, b. Indiana, in 1880 census.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

John F. Blades1

M, b. 1856
FatherJames Blades1 b. 1830
MotherMatilda Curtis1 b. 5 Nov 1829
Last Edited28 Oct 2005
Birth*John F. Blades was born in 1856 at Clark, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 August 1860 Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of Matilda Curtis; page 258, no occupation, 2 children, Jasper & husband not present, perhaps in Kansas, lived next to Enos.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn F. Blades appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 Centropolis, Franklin, Kansas, in the household of James Blades; page 56, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.2 
NoteB* No record of John Blades in 1880, other than one appearing in the census of Carlton Twp., Tama County, Iowa, who gave his father's place of birth as New York, rather than Kentucky.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Jasper Blades1

M, b. 1851
FatherJames Blades1 b. 1830
MotherMatilda Curtis1 b. 5 Nov 1829
Last Edited28 Oct 2005
Birth*Jasper Blades was born in 1851 at Clark, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 Centropolis, Franklin, Kansas, in the household of James Blades; page 56, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.1 
NoteB* The only record of a Jasper Blades, b. Indiana, appears in the 1880 cenuss for Taylorsville, California; a farm worker, age reported as 26.2 

Citations

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

Carrie M. Christenson1,2

F, b. between 14 March 1875 and 18 March 1875, d. between 8 July 1955 and 9 July 1955
Last Edited4 Nov 2005
Birth*Carrie M. Christenson was born between 14 March 1875 and 18 March 1875 at Watson, Clark, Indiana.3,4 
Married Name As of 20 May 1897,her married name was Curtis.3,2 
Marriage*She married John Hamilton Curtis, son of John Enos Curtis and Eliza Ann Daily, on 20 May 1897 at Clark, Indiana.3,2 
(Witness) CensusCarrie M. Christenson appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 Jeffersonville Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Hamilton Curtis; ED 5, sheet 9A, occupation miller, cement works, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living.3 
(Witness) CensusCarrie M. Christenson appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Jeffersonville Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Hamilton Curtis; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.5 
(Witness) CensusCarrie M. Christenson appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Hamilton Curtis; ED 10, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.6 
Death*Carrie M. Christenson died between 8 July 1955 and 9 July 1955 at Watson, Clark, Indiana; buried at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville.7 

Family

John Hamilton Curtis b. 2 Jan 1867, d. 18 Mar 1932
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920, 1930.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Clark, Book S, page 447.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 27.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy.
  8. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Hobart Livingston Curtis1,2,3,4

M, b. 23 February 1899, d. 20 July 1971
FatherJohn Hamilton Curtis5,2 b. 2 Jan 1867, d. 18 Mar 1932
MotherCarrie M. Christenson5,2 b. bt 14 Mar 1875 - 18 Mar 1875, d. bt 8 Jul 1955 - 9 Jul 1955
Last Edited7 Feb 2006
Birth*Hobart Livingston Curtis was born on 23 February 1899 at Clark, Indiana; Curtis-Priddy History says 1898, but SSDI and draft registration say 1899.5,2,4,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 Jeffersonville Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Hamilton Curtis; ED 5, sheet 9A, occupation miller, cement works, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living.5 
(Witness) CensusHobart Livingston Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Jeffersonville Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Hamilton Curtis; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.6 
Marriage*Hobart Livingston Curtis married Mary Elizabeth Fawbush on 9 May 1920 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.7,2,8 
Census*Hobart Livingston Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Buffalo, Erie, New York, ED 12, Sheet 17A, occupation railroad police, renting-$32.50 month, 3 children at home.7 
Marriage*He married Lettie Barbara (Rock) Robey on 2 June 1947 at Conway, Faulkner, Arkansas.8,2 
Death*Hobart Livingston Curtis died on 20 July 1971 at Youngtown, Maricopa, Arizona, at age 72.5,2,8 

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Fawbush b. 24 Feb 1901, d. 1 Sep 1983
Children

Family 2

Lettie Barbara (Rock) Robey b. 19 Jun 1902, d. 26 Jun 1988

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 43.

William Edgar Curtis1,2

M, b. 3 August 1893, d. 19 July 1955
FatherJohn Enos Curtis1,3 b. 24 Jan 1847, d. 29 Aug 1932
MotherEliza Ann Daily1,3 b. 24 Mar 1851, d. 15 Apr 1914
Last Edited4 Nov 2005
Birth*William Edgar Curtis was born on 3 August 1893 at Otisco, Clark, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Vernon Twp., Jackson, Indiana, in the household of John Enos Curtis; ED 79, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 34 years, 11 children, 7 living, 3 at home.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Edgar Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Jennings Twp., Scott, Indiana, in the household of John Enos Curtis; ED 139, sheet 2A, occupation mail carrier, married 44 years, 12 children, 7 living.4 
Death*William Edgar Curtis died on 19 July 1955 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, at age 61; buried in Birmingham, MIchigan; married Nellie May Epply, no issue.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 21.
  3. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 42.

Merritt Curtis1,2

M, b. 17 November 1902, d. 10 September 1984
FatherJohn Hamilton Curtis1 b. 2 Jan 1867, d. 18 Mar 1932
MotherCarrie M. Christenson1 b. bt 14 Mar 1875 - 18 Mar 1875, d. bt 8 Jul 1955 - 9 Jul 1955
Last Edited21 Nov 2012
Birth*Merritt Curtis was born on 17 November 1902 at Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana.1,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Jeffersonville Twp., Clark, Indiana, in the household of John Hamilton Curtis; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.1 
Marriage*Merritt Curtis married Velma Fern Sandrock on 30 April 1928 at Ohio.5,2 
Census*Merritt Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Cedarville Village, Greene, Ohio, ED 7, sheet !B, occupation mechanical engineer-paper mill, renting-$32.50 per month, 1 child at home.5 
Marriage*He married Margaret Baker on 23 July 1960 at Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.6 
Death*Merritt Curtis died on 10 September 1984 at Curtice, Ottawa, Ohio, at age 81; buried at Willow Cemetery, East Toledo, Ohio.3,6 

Family 1

Velma Fern Sandrock b. 25 Jun 1903, d. Oct 1957
Child

Family 2

Margaret Baker b. 12 Jun 1907, d. Dec 1980

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 43.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 44.

Velma Fern Sandrock1,2

F, b. 25 June 1903, d. October 1957
Last Edited4 Nov 2005
Birth*Velma Fern Sandrock was born on 25 June 1903 at Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.1,2 
Married Name As of 30 April 1928,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Merritt Curtis, son of John Hamilton Curtis and Carrie M. Christenson, on 30 April 1928 at Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusVelma Fern Sandrock appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Cedarville Village, Greene, Ohio, in the household of Merritt Curtis; ED 7, sheet !B, occupation mechanical engineer-paper mill, renting-$32.50 per month, 1 child at home.1 
Death*Velma Fern Sandrock died in October 1957 at Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, at age 54.1,2 

Family

Merritt Curtis b. 17 Nov 1902, d. 10 Sep 1984
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 43.

Merritt McMahan Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 October 1928
FatherMerritt Curtis1 b. 17 Nov 1902, d. 10 Sep 1984
MotherVelma Fern Sandrock1 b. 25 Jun 1903, d. Oct 1957
Last Edited21 Nov 2012
Birth*Merritt McMahan Curtis was born on 30 October 1928 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Cedarville Village, Greene, Ohio, in the household of Merritt Curtis; ED 7, sheet !B, occupation mechanical engineer-paper mill, renting-$32.50 per month, 1 child at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy, page 43.