Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Alice Bowers¹

F, b. 1875, d. 17 December 1964

Father

Simpson L. Bowers¹ b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 4 Mar 1924

Mother

Lydia Curtis¹ b. 26 Oct 1840, d. 6 Jun 1885

Last Edited

30 Jul 2007

Birth*

Alice Bowers was born in 1875 at Union, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Coosa District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Simpson L. Bowers; page 129A, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Alice Bowers appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Mary Matilda Bowers; ED 128, sheet 8B, occupation day laborer, renting, widowed, 1 child 1 living with her; also sister Alice.³

(Witness) Census

Alice Bowers appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Simpson L. Bowers; ED 155, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, listed as married, but Gardenia was gone, Alice lived with him.⁴

(Witness) Census

Alice Bowers appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Owltown District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Simpson L. Bowers; ED 172, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, Alice lived with him.⁴

Death*

Alice Bowers died on 17 December 1964 at Union, Georgia; buried at the Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Union County.^5,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Shady Grove Methodist.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Sarah A. Bowers¹

F, b. March 1878

Father

Simpson L. Bowers¹ b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 4 Mar 1924

Mother

Lydia Curtis¹ b. 26 Oct 1840, d. 6 Jun 1885

Last Edited

30 Jul 2007

Birth*

Sarah A. Bowers was born in March 1878 at Union, Georgia.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Coosa District, Union, Georgia, in the household of Simpson L. Bowers; page 129A, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 30 August 1896,her married name was Pruitt.³

Marriage*

Sarah A. Bowers married James T. Pruitt on 30 August 1896 at Union, Georgia; by John Spivey, J.P.³

Census*

Sarah A. Bowers appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia, ED 128, sheet 8B, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, lived with her in-laws, no sign of James.⁴

Census

She appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Owltown District, Union, Georgia, ED 155, sheet 1A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, married 13 years, 3 children, 3 living, still no sign of James.⁵

Family

James T. Pruitt b. 1876, d. a 1905

Children

Fannie B. Pruitt⁴ b. Feb 1898
Bertha Pearl Pruitt⁴ b. Sep 1899, d. 15 Nov 1977
Emma Pruitt⁵ b. 1904

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Thomas Marion McKinzie^1,2,3

M, b. 19 January 1885

Last Edited

18 Sep 2007

Birth*

Thomas Marion McKinzie was born on 19 January 1885 at Alabama.^2,1,3,4

Name Variation

As of 19 January 1885, Thomas Marion McKinzie was also known as Thomas Marion McKenzie McKinzie appears to be the preferred spelling based on the 1920 and 1930 censuses and the SSDI.^5,6

Marriage*

He married Emma Ann Curtis, daughter of James Grant Curtis and Nancy Eldora Qualls, on 16 April 1912 at Arkansas.^1,2,3

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Thomas Marion McKinzie registered for the draft at Washita, Montgomery, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, Emma McKinzie nearest relative.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, ED 4, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 6 children at home.⁷

Family

Emma Ann Curtis b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 16 Jun 1927

Children

Troy N. McKinzie^2,3 b. 4 Feb 1913, d. 2 Feb 1990
Tracy McKinzie² b. 30 Jun 1914, d. 28 Dec 1995
Donna McKinzie^2,3 b. 17 Nov 1915
Leland D. McKinzie² b. 18 Feb 1917, d. Aug 1982
Wilma M. McKinzie^2,3 b. 8 Sep 1919, d. 7 Jul 1999
Otho F. McKinzie^7,6,3 b. 23 Mar 1923, d. 25 Nov 2000

Citations

[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Troy N. McKinzie^1,2,3

M, b. 4 February 1913, d. 2 February 1990

Father

Thomas Marion McKinzie^1,2 b. 19 Jan 1885

Mother

Emma Ann Curtis^1,2 b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 16 Jun 1927

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Troy N. McKinzie was born on 4 February 1913 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Troy N. McKinzie appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 4, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 6 children at home.⁴

Death*

Troy N. McKinzie died on 2 February 1990 at Parks, Scott, Arkansas, at age 76.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Tracy McKinzie^1,2

M, b. 30 June 1914, d. 28 December 1995

Father

Thomas Marion McKinzie¹ b. 19 Jan 1885

Mother

Emma Ann Curtis¹ b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 16 Jun 1927

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Tracy McKinzie was born on 30 June 1914 at Montgomery, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Tracy McKinzie appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 4, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Tracy McKinzie died on 28 December 1995 at Arkoma, LeFlore, Oklahoma, at age 81.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Donna McKinzie^1,2

F, b. 17 November 1915

Father

Thomas Marion McKinzie^1,2 b. 19 Jan 1885

Mother

Emma Ann Curtis^1,2 b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 16 Jun 1927

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Donna McKinzie was born on 17 November 1915 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Donna McKinzie appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 4, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Leland D. McKinzie^1,2

M, b. 18 February 1917, d. August 1982

Father

Thomas Marion McKinzie³ b. 19 Jan 1885

Mother

Emma Ann Curtis³ b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 16 Jun 1927

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Leland D. McKinzie was born on 18 February 1917 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Leland D. McKinzie appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 4, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 6 children at home.⁴

Death*

Leland D. McKinzie died in August 1982 at Colville, Stevens, Washington, at age 65.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Wilma M. McKinzie^1,2

F, b. 8 September 1919, d. 7 July 1999

Father

Thomas Marion McKinzie^3,2 b. 19 Jan 1885

Mother

Emma Ann Curtis^3,2 b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 16 Jun 1927

Last Edited

18 Sep 2007

Birth*

Wilma M. McKinzie was born on 8 September 1919 at LeFlore, Oklahoma.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Wilma M. McKinzie appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 4, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 6 children at home.⁵

Death*

Wilma M. McKinzie died on 7 July 1999 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, at age 79.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Otho F. McKinzie^1,2,3

M, b. 23 March 1923, d. 25 November 2000

Father

Thomas Marion McKinzie^1,2,3 b. 19 Jan 1885

Mother

Emma Ann Curtis^1,2,3 b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 16 Jun 1927

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Otho F. McKinzie was born on 23 March 1923 at LeFlore, Oklahoma.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 4, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 6 children at home.¹

Death*

Otho F. McKinzie died on 25 November 2000 at Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma, at age 77.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.

Henry Vander Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 February 1894, d. 28 August 1918

Father

James Grant Curtis^1,2 b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Aug 1933

Mother

Nancy Eldora Qualls^1,2 b. 23 Aug 1867, d. 26 Oct 1956

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Henry Vander Curtis was born on 22 February 1894 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Laverny Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living; Benj. L lived with them.¹

Death*

Henry Vander Curtis died on 28 August 1918 at France at age 24; Private, 16th Infantry, 1st. Division; buried at Reed Cemetery.^1,2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1265] Montgomery County Historical Society, Montgomery County Arkansas Cemeteries, Reed Cemetery.

Lydia May Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 September 1895, d. 23 June 1896

Father

James Grant Curtis^1,2 b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Aug 1933

Mother

Nancy Eldora Qualls^1,2 b. 23 Aug 1867, d. 26 Oct 1956

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Lydia May Curtis was born on 19 September 1895 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2

Death*

She died on 23 June 1896 at Montgomery, Arkansas; buried at Reed Cemetery.^1,2

Citations

[S1265] Montgomery County Historical Society, Montgomery County Arkansas Cemeteries, Reed Cemetery.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.

Maudie Ellen Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 22 July 1897, d. 7 February 1977

Father

James Grant Curtis^1,2,3 b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Aug 1933

Mother

Nancy Eldora Qualls^1,2,3 b. 23 Aug 1867, d. 26 Oct 1956

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Maudie Ellen Curtis was born on 22 July 1897 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Laverny Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living; Benj. L lived with them.⁴

(Witness) Census

Maudie Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Fir, Sulphur Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 81, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Maudie Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 Oachita Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 13, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.⁶

Death*

Maudie Ellen Curtis died on 7 February 1977 at Knights Landing, Yolo, California, at age 79; married name Ralph.^1,2,3

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Laura Myrtle Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 30 July 1903, d. 9 October 1976

Father

James Grant Curtis^1,2,3 b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Aug 1933

Mother

Nancy Eldora Qualls^1,2,3 b. 23 Aug 1867, d. 26 Oct 1956

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Laura Myrtle Curtis was born on 30 July 1903 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Laura Myrtle Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Fir, Sulphur Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 81, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1929,her married name was Ralph.^5,2

Marriage*

Laura Myrtle Curtis married Jesse Butler Ralph circa 1929 at Washington.^5,2

(Witness) Census

Laura Myrtle Curtis appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Horn Rapids Precinct, Benton, Washington, in the household of Jesse Butler Ralph; ED 9, sheet 3A, occupation farm operator, no children, Otis Curtis lived with them.⁵

Death*

Laura Myrtle Curtis died on 9 October 1976 at Yolo, California, at age 73.^1,2,3

Family

Jesse Butler Ralph b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 20 Jul 1978

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Emily Elizabeth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 21 August 1901, d. 21 May 1976

Father

John Asberry Curtis^1,2 b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 3 Jan 1943

Mother

Emily Lou Qualls^1,2 b. 19 Sep 1874, d. 12 Jan 1957

Last Edited

7 Nov 2006

Birth*

Emily Elizabeth Curtis was born on 21 August 1901 at Story, Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Claquato, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Emily Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Adna Precinct, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 107, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-lumber camp, owned home, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Emily Elizabeth Curtis died on 21 May 1976 at Lewis, Washington, at age 74; died in Seattle; married name (1) Ralph; (2) Shaeffer.^4,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.

Mary Lela Ann Curtis^1,2,3,4

F, b. 11 March 1904, d. 12 May 1983

Father

John Asberry Curtis^1,2,3,4 b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 3 Jan 1943

Mother

Emily Lou Qualls^1,2,3,4 b. 19 Sep 1874, d. 12 Jan 1957

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Mary Lela Ann Curtis was born on 11 March 1904 at Story, Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,3,4,2,5

(Witness) Census

Mary Lela Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Adna Precinct, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 107, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-lumber camp, owned home, 4 children at home.⁶

Death*

Mary Lela Ann Curtis died on 12 May 1983 at Centralia, Lewis, Washington, at age 79; married name Sherwood; buried at Claquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery.^1,3,4,2,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.
[S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Claquito Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Wesley Curtis^1,2,3,4

M, b. 29 January 1909, d. 26 January 1993

Father

John Asberry Curtis^1,2,3,4 b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 3 Jan 1943

Mother

Emily Lou Qualls^1,2,3,4 b. 19 Sep 1874, d. 12 Jan 1957

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

William Wesley Curtis was born on 29 January 1909 at Lewis, Washington.^1,2,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Claquato, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.²

(Witness) Census

William Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Adna Precinct, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 107, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-lumber camp, owned home, 4 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

William Wesley Curtis married Florence Belle Fox between 1930 and 1940 at Washington.^1,6,7

Death*

William Wesley Curtis died on 26 January 1993 at Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, at age 83; buried at the Claquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery.^1,2,3,4

Family

Florence Belle Fox b. 9 Aug 1914, d. 7 Jun 1981

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.
[S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Claquito Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Claquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Florence Belle Fox^1,2,3

F, b. 9 August 1914, d. 7 June 1981

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Florence Belle Fox was born on 9 August 1914 at Washington.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of between 1930 and 1940,her married name was Curtis.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married William Wesley Curtis, son of John Asberry Curtis and Emily Lou Qualls, between 1930 and 1940 at Washington.^1,2,3

Death*

Florence Belle Fox died on 7 June 1981 at Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, at age 66; buried at the Claquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery.^1,2,3

Family

William Wesley Curtis b. 29 Jan 1909, d. 26 Jan 1993

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Claquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Jesse Butler Ralph^1,2,3

M, b. 31 March 1890, d. 20 July 1978

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Jesse Butler Ralph was born on 31 March 1890 at Kansas.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Laura Myrtle Curtis, daughter of James Grant Curtis and Nancy Eldora Qualls, circa 1929 at Washington.^1,2

Census*

Jesse Butler Ralph appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Horn Rapids Precinct, Benton, Washington, ED 9, sheet 3A, occupation farm operator, no children, Otis Curtis lived with them.¹

Death*

He died on 20 July 1978 at Yolo, California, at age 88.³

Family

Laura Myrtle Curtis b. 30 Jul 1903, d. 9 Oct 1976

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

Moses Taylor Curtis^1,2

M, b. 29 November 1912, d. 21 June 2002

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis^1,2 b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb^1,2 b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

7 Apr 2009

Birth*

Moses Taylor Curtis was born on 29 November 1912 at Adna, Lewis, Washington.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Crawford Twp., Yell, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Lafayette Curtis and Lessie Mae Lamb; ED 181, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.³

Marriage*

Moses Taylor Curtis married Florence Vines on 5 December 1936 at Mt. Ida, Montgomery, Arkansas.⁴

Death*

Moses Taylor Curtis died on 21 June 2002 at Wewoka, Seminole, Oklahoma, at age 89.^1,2

Family

Florence Vines b. c 1915

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1810] John T. and Grace Curtis, Qualls Cousins.

Anna Bertha Curtis^1,2

F, b. 4 October 1914, d. 8 December 1995

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis^1,2 b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb^1,2 b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

7 Apr 2009

Birth*

Anna Bertha Curtis was born on 4 October 1914 at Adna, Lewis, Washington.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Crawford Twp., Yell, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Lafayette Curtis and Lessie Mae Lamb; ED 181, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.³

Death*

Anna Bertha Curtis died on 8 December 1995 at Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, at age 81.^1,2

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Cora Lou Vita Curtis¹

F, b. 3 June 1916

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis¹ b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb¹ b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

7 Apr 2009

Birth*

Cora Lou Vita Curtis was born on 3 June 1916 at Montgomery, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 14 November 1936,her married name was Wakefield.³

Marriage*

Cora Lou Vita Curtis married John Cleburn Wakefield on 14 November 1936 at Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico.³

Family

John Cleburn Wakefield b. 4 May 1916, d. 19 May 1999

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1810] John T. and Grace Curtis, Qualls Cousins.

Ruth Alene Curtis^1,2

F, b. 28 July 1918, d. 12 December 1999

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis^1,2 b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb^1,2 b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Ruth Alene Curtis was born on 28 July 1918 at Montgomery, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Ruth Alene Curtis died on 12 December 1999 at Green River, Sweetwater, Wyoming, at age 81; SSDI only.^1,2

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Wanda Charlotte Curtis¹

F, b. 28 October 1919

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis¹ b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb¹ b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

17 Dec 2011

Birth*

Wanda Charlotte Curtis was born on 28 October 1919 at Montgomery, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Norma Fay Curtis¹

F, b. 25 September 1921

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis¹ b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb¹ b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

17 Dec 2011

Birth*

Norma Fay Curtis was born on 25 September 1921 at Montgomery, Arkansas.¹

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.

Infant Boy Curtis¹

M, b. 12 March 1923, d. 15 March 1923

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis¹ b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb¹ b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Infant Boy Curtis was born on 12 March 1923 at Sims, Montgomery, Arkansas.¹

Death*

He died on 15 March 1923 at Sims, Montgomery, Arkansas.¹

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.

Benjamin Lowell Curtis¹

M, b. 2 April 1924

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis¹ b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb¹ b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

17 Dec 2011

Birth*

Benjamin Lowell Curtis was born on 2 April 1924 at Montgomery, Arkansas.¹

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.

Harvey Pernell Curtis^1,2

M, b. 19 July 1929, d. 24 May 2006

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis^1,2 b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb^1,2 b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Harvey Pernell Curtis was born on 19 July 1929 at New Mexico.^1,2

Death*

He died on 24 May 2006 at Riggins, Idaho, Idaho, at age 76.^1,2

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Paul Holland Curtis^1,2

M, b. 11 April 1933, d. 22 October 1988

Father

Benjamin Lafayette Curtis^1,2 b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 5 Dec 1951

Mother

Lessie Mae Lamb^1,2 b. 12 Jul 1893, d. 9 Mar 1975

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Paul Holland Curtis was born on 11 April 1933 at New Mexico.^1,2

Death*

He died on 22 October 1988 at Los Angeles, California, at age 55.^1,2

Citations

[S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ray Erwin Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 June 1900, d. 12 April 1963

Father

Robert Lee Curtis^1,2 b. 20 Jul 1871

Mother

Chlora Herron^1,2 b. 10 Aug 1869, d. 2 May 1947

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Ray Erwin Curtis was born on 27 June 1900 at Buncombe, North Carolina.^1,3,4,5

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Upper Hominy Precinct, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Lee Curtis and Chlora Herron; ED 34, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

DraftWW1*

On 17 September 1918 Ray Erwin Curtis registered for the draft at Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Champion? F Co. as an "P Labor;" Chlora Churts nearest relative.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Upper Hominy Precinct, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Lee Curtis and Chlora Herron; ED 41, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁶

Marriage*

Ray Erwin Curtis married Fay G. McNulty circa 1923 at Washington.⁷

Census*

Ray Erwin Curtis and Fay G. McNulty appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington, ED 49, sheet 4A, occupation marker-saw mill, 1 child and his father at home.⁷

Death*

Ray Erwin Curtis died on 12 April 1963 at Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 62; occupation real estate broker; wife Maude Dover Curtis; buried at Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery near Candler.^8,4

Family

Fay G. McNulty b. 1902

Child

Rae J. Curtis⁷ b. 1925

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 294.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1534] Carolyn C. Aslund & Billie C. Ledbetter, "Cemetery Inscriptions of Buncombe County, N.C.", Ancestral File, Snow Hill.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Gladys S. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 13 November 1902, d. 19 April 1994

Father

Robert Lee Curtis^1,2 b. 20 Jul 1871

Mother

Chlora Herron^1,2 b. 10 Aug 1869, d. 2 May 1947

Last Edited

3 Nov 2007

Birth*

Gladys S. Curtis was born on 13 November 1902 at Buncombe, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Upper Hominy Precinct, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Lee Curtis and Chlora Herron; ED 34, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Gladys S. Curtis appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Upper Hominy Precinct, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Lee Curtis and Chlora Herron; ED 41, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 25 October 1925,her married name was Anders.⁵

Marriage*

Gladys S. Curtis married Ernest Anders on 25 October 1925 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by W.R. Moss.⁵

Married Name

As of after 1930,her married name was Weiser.⁶

Marriage*

Gladys S. Curtis married Milton Weiser after 1930.⁶

(Witness) Census

Gladys S. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Chlora Herron; ED 24, sheet 10B, occupation none, widowed, she, Chetta and Gladys Anders (working as a stenographers) lived with her mother Sarah E. Herron.⁷

Death*

Gladys S. Curtis died on 19 April 1994 at Los Angeles, California, at age 91.³

Family 1

Ernest Anders b. 1901

Family 2

Milton Weiser b. c 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 294.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 295.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.