Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

William Payne^1,2

M, b. 21 August 1895, d. 28 September 1929

Last Edited

24 May 2009

Birth*

William Payne was born on 21 August 1895 at Polk, Tennessee.^3,4

Marriage*

He married Lillie Mae Curtis, daughter of James Fletcher Curtis and Mary A. Dooley, on 6 May 1923 at Polk, Tennessee; by A.N. Campbell, M.G.^1,2

Death*

William Payne died on 28 September 1929 at Polk, Tennessee, at age 34; in a mining incident, buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.^1,4

Family

Lillie Mae Curtis b. 3 Jun 1905, d. 2 Jul 1977

Child

James Calvin Payne⁵ b. 3 Oct 1924, d. 28 Feb 1926

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Polk County.
[S1386] Unknown.

Delma (Della) Catherine Carter^1,2

F, b. 5 December 1907, d. 6 June 1993

Last Edited

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

Delma (Della) Catherine Carter was born on 5 December 1907 at Georgia; based only on SSDI record for Delma C. Curtis.¹

Married Name

As of 6 October 1923,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Horace Gordon Curtis, son of James Fletcher Curtis and Mary A. Dooley, on 6 October 1923 at Polk, Tennessee; by A.F. Burns, M.G.¹

Census*

Delma (Della) Catherine Carter and Horace Gordon Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Lupton, Hamilton, Tennessee, ED 80, sheet 9A, occupation laborer-textile mill, Delma was a winder, renting-$8 month, 1 child at home; lived next to his mother.³

Residence*

Delma (Della) Catherine Carter lived on 6 September 1963 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina.⁴

Death*

She died on 6 June 1993 at Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, at age 85; based only on a SSDI record for Delma C. Curtis, issued Tennessee.⁵

Family

Horace Gordon Curtis b. 9 Mar 1901, d. 5 Sep 1963

Children

William C. Curtis³ b. 1925
Helen Frances Curtis⁶ b. c 1926, d. 4 Jun 1926
Floyd Lorraine Curtis⁶ b. 21 Aug 1928, d. 13 Nov 1928

Citations

[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, Horace Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Horace Curtis, 6 September 1963.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1386] Unknown.

William C. Curtis¹

M, b. 1925

Father

Horace Gordon Curtis¹ b. 9 Mar 1901, d. 5 Sep 1963

Mother

Delma (Della) Catherine Carter¹ b. 5 Dec 1907, d. 6 Jun 1993

Last Edited

20 Nov 2012

Birth*

William C. Curtis was born in 1925 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Lupton, Hamilton, Tennessee, in the household of Horace Gordon Curtis and Delma (Della) Catherine Carter; ED 80, sheet 9A, occupation laborer-textile mill, Delma was a winder, renting-$8 month, 1 child at home; lived next to his mother.¹

Residence*

William C. Curtis lived on 6 September 1963 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Horace Curtis, 6 September 1963.

Eva B. Craig¹

F, b. 20 June 1910, d. 18 April 1994

Father

Harley Monroe Craig¹ b. 1 Nov 1879, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother

Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis¹ b. 10 Aug 1890, d. 19 Jul 1959

Last Edited

11 Jul 2007

Birth*

Eva B. Craig was born on 20 June 1910 at Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Harley Monroe Craig and Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis; ED 111, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-smelting plant, renting, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of circa 1930,her married name was Clay.⁴

Marriage*

Eva B. Craig married Claude Quitman Clay circa 1930 at Tennessee.⁴

Residence

Eva B. Craig lived on 17 September 1948 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee.⁵

Residence*

She lived on 21 July 1959 at Whiteside, Marion, Tennessee; married Grady Smith.⁶

Death*

She died on 18 April 1994 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, at age 83; listed in the SSDI as Eva B. Clay; buried at the Greenwood Cemetery.^2,7

Obit

Eva B.'s obituary was published in the Chattanooga Times on 20 April 1994:
Eva Clay Smith of Chattanooga died Monday in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Grady Smith and the sister of the late Nina DeCarlois, Thelma Bolies and Fred and Jim Craig. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jean Stover; two stepdaughters, Marida Deakins and Diane Gann; two stepsons, Roger and Charles K. Smith, all of Chattanooga, two sisters, Frances Bettis, Chattanooga, Mary Ann Pence, Nashville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, West.⁷

Family

Claude Quitman Clay b. 12 Jul 1899, d. 6 Jan 1949

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 7 January 1949.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Harley Craig, Chattanooga Times, 17 September 1948.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Myrtle Craig Carter, Chattanooga Times, 21 July 1959.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 20 April 1994.

Thelma Craig¹

F, b. 16 February 1911, d. 21 February 1990

Father

Harley Monroe Craig¹ b. 1 Nov 1879, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother

Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis¹ b. 10 Aug 1890, d. 19 Jul 1959

Last Edited

11 Jul 2007

Birth*

Thelma Craig was born on 16 February 1911 at Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of circa 1930,her married name was Baliles.²

Marriage*

Thelma Craig married Willie Baliles circa 1930 at Tennessee.²

Death*

Thelma Craig died on 21 February 1990 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, at age 79.²

Obit

Thelma's obituary was published in the Chattanooga Times on 23 February 1990:
Thelma C. Baliles, 80 of East Ridge, died Thursday in a local hospital. A native of Copperhill, Tenn., she lived in Chattanooga for the past 50 years and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Willie Baliles, East Ridge, daughter, Mary Teague, Chattanooga; two sisters, Nina Delcoras, Rossville, and Eva Smith, Chattanooga; five grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. Turner Funeral Home.³

Family

Willie Baliles b. 15 Apr 1903, d. 15 May 1995

Child

David Baliles⁴ b. bt 1930 - 1940, d. b 1990

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 23 February 1990.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Willie Baliles, 16 May 1995.

Mary Ann Craig¹

F, b. 10 March 1914, d. 29 November 2001

Father

Harley Monroe Craig² b. 1 Nov 1879, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother

Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis² b. 10 Aug 1890, d. 19 Jul 1959

Last Edited

24 May 2009

Birth*

Mary Ann Craig was born on 10 March 1914 at Georgia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of between 1930 and 1940,her married name was Pence.⁴

Marriage*

Mary Ann Craig married Frank G. Pence between 1930 and 1940.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Craig appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Lupton, Hamilton, Tennessee, in the household of Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis; ED 80, sheet 8B, occupation none; head of household, married, but Harley wasn't around; Mary worked in the textile mill as a winder; 4 children at home.⁵

Residence*

Mary Ann Craig lived on 21 January 1999 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.⁶

Obit

Mary Ann's obituary was published in the Tennessean on 29 November 2001:
Mary Ann Pence, age 86, Goodlettsville. Mrs. Pence is survived by her sons, Frank Howard, Bobby Joe, Jack Larry, and Charles Alex Pence; daughters, Betty Joyce (Pence) Butler, Carolyn Ann (Pence) Fry;, 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Her remains are with Cole & Garrett Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 9 AM - 9 PM Saturday and on Sunday from 9 AM -1 PM. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 2, 2001 at the funeral home. Brother Ray Carson will officiate. Her grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville.⁷

Death*

She died on 29 November 2001 at Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 87.³

Family

Frank G. Pence b. 3 Apr 1914, d. Feb 1979

Children

Frank Howard Pence³ b. 27 Dec 1931, d. 13 Apr 2004
Paul Edward Pence⁷ b. 20 Jan 1944, d. 29 Nov 2000
Jack Larry Pence³ b. 1 Jul 1945, d. 27 Jul 2003

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Harley Craig, Chattanooga Times, 17 September 1948.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Frances Bettis, 21 January 1999.
[S1412] The Tennessean, Nashville Obituaries.

James Curtis Craig¹

M, b. 1 October 1916, d. 7 October 1956

Father

Harley Monroe Craig¹ b. 1 Nov 1879, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother

Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis¹ b. 10 Aug 1890, d. 19 Jul 1959

Last Edited

19 Nov 2007

Birth*

James Curtis Craig was born on 1 October 1916 at Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Harley Monroe Craig and Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis; ED 111, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-smelting plant, renting, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

James Curtis Craig appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Lupton, Hamilton, Tennessee, in the household of Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis; ED 80, sheet 8B, occupation none; head of household, married, but Harley wasn't around; Mary worked in the textile mill as a winder; 4 children at home.³

Residence*

James Curtis Craig lived on 17 September 1948 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee.⁴

Death*

He died on 7 October 1956 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, at age 40; in an automobile accident near Ringgold, Catoosa County, Georgia; buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.^5,6

Obit

James Curtis's obituary was published in the Chattanooga Times on 10 October 1956:
James C. Craig, 39, of Wentworth Ave., East Ridge, was killed in an automobile accident near Ringgold, GA., Sunday morning. He was a veteran of World War II, with overseas service in the South Pacific. Survivors are mother, Mrs. Jessie Craig Carter, Flat Rock, Ala; one brother, Fred W. Craig, Pottsburg, Tex., five sisters, Mrs. H.P. Bettis, Georgetown, Tenn; Mrs. Grady Smith, Dayton, Tenn; Mrs. Grady Smith, Dayton, Tenn; Mrs. Mary Ann Pence, Goodlettsville, Tenn., Mrs. P.F. Di Carolis, Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. Willie Baliles of Chattanooga; grandmother, Mrs. Mary Ann Curtis, Chattanooga. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Turner Funeral Home at 10:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, with Rev. William H. Dean officiating. Interment will be in National Cemetery.⁷

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1399] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Chattanooga National Cemetery Burials.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Harley Craig, Chattanooga Times, 17 September 1948.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 10 September 1956.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 10 October 1956.

Frances Louise Craig^1,2,3

F, b. 16 February 1918, d. 20 January 1999

Father

Harley Monroe Craig¹ b. 1 Nov 1879, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother

Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis¹ b. 10 Aug 1890, d. 19 Jul 1959

Last Edited

19 Nov 2007

Birth*

Frances Louise Craig was born on 16 February 1918 at Tennessee; they seem to have forgotten her in the 1920 census.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Lupton, Hamilton, Tennessee, in the household of Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis; ED 80, sheet 8B, occupation none; head of household, married, but Harley wasn't around; Mary worked in the textile mill as a winder; 4 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of between 1931 and 1940,her married name was Bettis.⁴

Marriage*

Frances Louise Craig married Howard Paul Bettis between 1931 and 1940.⁴

Death*

Frances Louise Craig died on 20 January 1999 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, at age 80; buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.^2,3

Obit

Frances Louise's obituary was published in the Chattanooga Times-Free Press on 21 January 1999:
Frances Louise Craig Bettis died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 in a local health care facility. She was 80. She was a native and longtime resident of the Chattanooga area, and was retired from Rossville Yarn after 23 years. She was a Baptist and the widow of Howard Paul Bettis. Survivors include one daughter, Bonnie Brookshire, Rossville; one sister, Ann Pence, Nashville; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Lane Funeral Home.³

Family

Howard Paul Bettis b. 4 Nov 1919, d. 24 Oct 1976

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 21 January 1999.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Myrtle Craig Carter, Chattanooga Times, 21 July 1959.

Nina V. Craig¹

F, b. 1922, d. between 1990 and 1994

Father

Harley Monroe Craig¹ b. 1 Nov 1879, d. 17 Sep 1948

Mother

Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis¹ b. 10 Aug 1890, d. 19 Jul 1959

Last Edited

25 Jun 2007

Birth*

Nina V. Craig was born in 1922 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Nina V. Craig lived on 21 July 1959 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; married name DeCarolis.²

Residence

She lived on 23 February 1990 at Rossville, Hamilton, Tennessee; married name "Delcoras, DeCarlois, Decarolis, etc."³

Death*

She died between 1990 and 1994; listed as deceased in Eva's obituary; not found in SSDI; spelling of last name is uncertain.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Myrtle Craig Carter, Chattanooga Times, 21 July 1959.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Thelma Baliles, 23 February 1990.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Eva Smith, 20 April 1994.

Evah Conley^1,2

F, b. 10 October 1892, d. 22 November 1982

Last Edited

23 May 2009

Birth*

Evah Conley was born on 10 October 1892 at Tennessee.^3,4

Married Name

As of 9 March 1913,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married James Fletcher Curtis Jr., son of James Fletcher Curtis and Mary A. Dooley, on 9 March 1913 at Polk, Tennessee; marriage record says "J.M. Curtis," which is a simple error; by H.M. Bramlett, J.P.^1,2

Census*

Evah Conley and James Fletcher Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at New Town Copper Homes adjacent to Copperhill City Limits, Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, ED 15B, occupation boiler maker - copper plant boiler shop, renting, 3 children, son-in-law, grandson at home.⁵

Death*

Evah Conley died on 22 November 1982 at Mineral Bluff, Fannin, Georgia, at age 90; buried at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Ducktown.^1,3,6

Family

James Fletcher Curtis Jr. b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 3 Apr 1958

Children

Ruby L. Curtis+⁵ b. 26 Sep 1914, d. 9 May 1991
Helen Curtis¹ b. 9 Mar 1917, d. 12 Mar 1918
Lotrell Curtis¹ b. 11 Nov 1918, d. 22 Feb 1920
Willetta Curtis¹ b. 9 Sep 1922, d. 29 Apr 1980
James H. Curtis¹ b. 6 Nov 1924, d. 31 Jan 1987

Citations

[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.
[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Ducktown.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Ruby L. Curtis¹

F, b. 26 September 1914, d. 9 May 1991

Father

James Fletcher Curtis Jr.¹ b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 3 Apr 1958

Mother

Evah Conley¹ b. 10 Oct 1892, d. 22 Nov 1982

Last Edited

17 Jan 2007

Birth*

Ruby L. Curtis was born on 26 September 1914 at Polk, Tennessee; SSDI only.^1,2

Married Name

As of 23 March 1929,her married name was Walker.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Isaac W. Walker on 23 March 1929 at Polk, Tennessee; by Org Foster, M.G.^1,3

Census*

Ruby L. Curtis and Isaac W. Walker appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Newtown Adjacent to Copperhill, Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, ED 11, sheet 15B, occupation laborer-copper plant, 1 child, living with her parents.¹

Death*

Ruby L. Curtis died on 9 May 1991 at age 76; SSDI only, no residence given.²

Family

Isaac W. Walker b. 1904

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.

Isaac W. Walker¹

M, b. 1904

Last Edited

26 Oct 2006

Birth*

Isaac W. Walker was born in 1904 at Georgia.¹

Marriage*

He married Ruby L. Curtis, daughter of James Fletcher Curtis Jr. and Evah Conley, on 23 March 1929 at Polk, Tennessee; by Org Foster, M.G.^1,2

Census*

Isaac W. Walker and Ruby L. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Newtown Adjacent to Copperhill, Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, ED 11, sheet 15B, occupation laborer-copper plant, 1 child, living with her parents.¹

Family

Ruby L. Curtis b. 26 Sep 1914, d. 9 May 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.

Willetta Curtis¹

F, b. 9 September 1922, d. 29 April 1980

Father

James Fletcher Curtis Jr.¹ b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 3 Apr 1958

Mother

Evah Conley¹ b. 10 Oct 1892, d. 22 Nov 1982

Last Edited

9 Jun 2008

Birth*

Willetta Curtis was born on 9 September 1922 at Polk, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 New Town Copper Homes adjacent to Copperhill City Limits, Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Evah Conley and James Fletcher Curtis Jr.; ED 15B, occupation boiler maker - copper plant boiler shop, renting, 3 children, son-in-law, grandson at home.²

Married Name

As of between 1940 and 1950,her married name was Hardy.³

Marriage*

Willetta Curtis married Joe P. Hardy between 1940 and 1950; no Polk County marriage record.³

Death*

Willetta Curtis died on 29 April 1980 at age 57; no SSDI record; buried at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Ducktown.¹

Family

Joe P. Hardy b. 16 Aug 1916, d. 15 Jan 1978

Citations

[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1409] Viola H. Jones, Blue Ridge Obituaries, James Curtis, 10 April 1958.

James H. Curtis¹

M, b. 6 November 1924, d. 31 January 1987

Father

James Fletcher Curtis Jr.¹ b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 3 Apr 1958

Mother

Evah Conley¹ b. 10 Oct 1892, d. 22 Nov 1982

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

James H. Curtis was born on 6 November 1924 at Polk, Tennessee.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 New Town Copper Homes adjacent to Copperhill City Limits, Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Evah Conley and James Fletcher Curtis Jr.; ED 15B, occupation boiler maker - copper plant boiler shop, renting, 3 children, son-in-law, grandson at home.²

Marriage*

James H. Curtis married Juanita C. (?) between 1950 and 1960.¹

Death*

James H. Curtis died on 31 January 1987 at Mineral Bluff, Fannin, Georgia, at age 62; buried at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Ducktown.^3,5

Family

Juanita C. (?) b. 20 Oct 1934, d. 9 Mar 1986

Citations

[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Pleasant Hill.
[S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee.

Juanita C. (?)¹

F, b. 20 October 1934, d. 9 March 1986

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Juanita C. (?) was born on 20 October 1934.²

Married Name

As of between 1950 and 1960,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James H. Curtis, son of James Fletcher Curtis Jr. and Evah Conley, between 1950 and 1960.¹

Death*

Juanita C. (?) died on 9 March 1986 at Mineral Bluff, Fannin, Georgia, at age 51; buried at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Ducktown.¹

Family

James H. Curtis b. 6 Nov 1924, d. 31 Jan 1987

Citations

[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.
[S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Pleasant Hill.

Helen Curtis¹

F, b. 9 March 1917, d. 12 March 1918

Father

James Fletcher Curtis Jr.¹ b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 3 Apr 1958

Mother

Evah Conley¹ b. 10 Oct 1892, d. 22 Nov 1982

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Helen Curtis was born on 9 March 1917 at Polk, Tennessee.²

Death*

She died on 12 March 1918 at Polk, Tennessee, at age 1; buried at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Ducktown.²

Citations

[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.
[S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Pleasant Hill.

Lotrell Curtis¹

M, b. 11 November 1918, d. 22 February 1920

Father

James Fletcher Curtis Jr.¹ b. 17 Aug 1887, d. 3 Apr 1958

Mother

Evah Conley¹ b. 10 Oct 1892, d. 22 Nov 1982

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Lotrell Curtis was born on 11 November 1918 at Polk, Tennessee.²

Death*

He died on 22 February 1920 at Polk, Tennessee, at age 1; buried at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Ducktown.²

Citations

[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.
[S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Pleasant Hill.

Mary L.E. (Mollie) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 August 1879, d. 24 December 1956

Father

William Asbury Curtis¹ b. 20 Nov 1860, d. 16 Nov 1935

Mother

Laura Josephine (Josie) Parker¹ b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 6 Feb 1940

Last Edited

5 Mar 2016

Birth*

Mary L.E. (Mollie) Curtis was born on 19 August 1879 at Habersham, Georgia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 2 January 1898,her married name was Cole.³

Marriage*

She married W. Ira Cole on 2 January 1898 at Polk, Tennessee.^3,4

Census

Mary L.E. (Mollie) Curtis and W. Ira Cole appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at District 10, Polk, Tennessee, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living, 2 brothers lived with them.⁵

Census*

Mary L.E. (Mollie) Curtis and W. Ira Cole appeared on the census of 16 February 1920 at District 3, Monroe, Tennessee, ED 96, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

Census*

Mary L.E. (Mollie) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at District 3, Monroe, Tennessee, widowed, living with her daughter Jessie's family.⁶

Death*

She died on 24 December 1956 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, at age 77; in an auto accident on Christmas Eve; she was living there with her son Lloyd; buried at the Madisonville Cemetery in Monroe County, Tennessee.²

Obit

Mary L.E. (Mollie)'s obituary was published in the Madisonville Democrat on 3 January 1957:
Mrs. Mollie Curtis Cole, 77, was killed in a traffic accident in Elyria, Ohio, Dec. 24. An occupant of another car, John Thomas, was also killed and five other persons received injuries. Mrs. Cole was riding with John L. Cole, formerly of Monroe County, who suffered fractures of both legs, cuts about his face, shock and possible internal injuries. They were on their way to Oberlin, Ohio, to spend Christmas Eve with their son and brother, Paul Cole. A witness to the crash stated that the Thomas vehicle, with which the Cole’s car collided, stated that Thomas was speeding and “driving like a crazy man.” Deputies said the Cole vehicle had pulled off to the extreme right of the highway in an attempt to avoid the wreck. Mrs. Cole had been living with her son in Lakewood, Ohio, about a
year, going there from Madisonville, where she was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star and former matron of the order.
She is survived by three sons, Paul, Curtis and Lloyd, all of Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Webb of Madisonville, Route 4; a sister, Mrs. Earl Mason of Mineral Bluff, Georgia; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The body was shipped to Madisonville and funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at South Madisonville Baptist Church. Burial was in the City Cemetery.”.⁷

Family

W. Ira Cole b. 3 Mar 1872, d. 18 Jul 1923

Children

Clay Cole⁵ b. Feb 1899
Jessie Cole+³ b. 30 Jan 1904, d. 13 Nov 1963
Paul Cole³ b. 1906
Curtis Cole³ b. 3 Jan 1909, d. 23 Jan 1996
Josie Irene Cole⁴ b. 21 Feb 1911, d. 17 Nov 1918
John Lloyd Cole³ b. 16 May 1913, d. 2 Aug 1964

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1349] Nellie Curtis Bell, "Nellie Curtis Bell Research Files", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1303] Monroe County Advocate & Democrat, Monroe County Tennessee Obituaries.

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 2 June 1895, d. 30 March 1987

Father

William Asbury Curtis³ b. 20 Nov 1860, d. 16 Nov 1935

Mother

Laura Josephine (Josie) Parker³ b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 6 Feb 1940

Last Edited

12 Jun 2008

Birth*

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis was born on 2 June 1895 at Cherokee, North Carolina.^3,4,5

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 Shoal Creek, Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of John William Curtis III; ED 7, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, listed as head of household and owner, mother and sister living with him; the old man was gone.⁶

(Witness) Census

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of William Asbury Curtis and Laura Josephine (Josie) Parker; ED 41, sheet 10A, occupation machinist in shop, married 33 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

Married Name

As of 29 August 1914,her married name was Mason.⁷

Marriage*

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis married Earl Luther Mason on 29 August 1914 at Monroe, Tennessee; by Henry McDaniel, M.G.⁷

Census*

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis and Earl Luther Mason appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at District 3, Polk, Tennessee, ED 112, sheet 8A, occupation fireman-boiler, renting, 2 children at home.⁸

Census

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis and Earl Luther Mason appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Epworth, Fannin, Georgia, occupation car repair-steam railroad, renting-$8 month, no radio, 4 children at home.⁹

Death*

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis died on 30 March 1987 at Mineral Bluff, Fannin, Georgia, at age 91; buried at the Friendship Baptist Cemetery in Cherokee County, North Carolina.^10,11

Family

Earl Luther Mason b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 25 Sep 1982

Children

John William Mason+⁸ b. 27 Jun 1915, d. 30 Apr 2000
Thelma Louise Mason¹² b. 15 Apr 1917, d. 22 Jan 1918
Guinn Luther Mason+⁸ b. 30 May 1919, d. 12 Feb 1992
Paul Henry Mason+⁹ b. 28 Feb 1922, d. 14 Nov 2001
Katherine Josephine Mason+⁹ b. 29 Sep 1924, d. 13 Aug 1976
Larry Gene Mason+¹² b. 30 Mar 1929, d. 3 Nov 1991
James Robert Mason+¹² b. 21 Dec 1933, d. 19 Apr 2001
Jimmy J. Mason¹² b. 16 Apr 1939, d. 16 Apr 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
[S1349] Nellie Curtis Bell, "Nellie Curtis Bell Research Files", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Cherokee County Delayed Birth Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.

John William Curtis III^1,2

M, b. 22 October 1881, d. 2 November 1929

Father

William Asbury Curtis¹ b. 20 Nov 1860, d. 16 Nov 1935

Mother

Laura Josephine (Josie) Parker¹ b. 22 Jan 1852, d. 6 Feb 1940

Last Edited

2 Jan 2010

Birth*

John William Curtis III was born on 22 October 1881 at Habersham, Georgia.^1,3,2

Census*

He appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Shoal Creek, Cherokee, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, listed as head of household and owner, mother and sister living with him; the old man was gone.¹

Marriage*

He married Viola McNabb on 27 October 1901 at Suit, Cherokee, North Carolina; by W.G. Sparks, J.P., Emma McNabb, Harve McNabb, witnesses.^4,5

Census*

John William Curtis III and Viola McNabb appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, ED 42, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 5 daughters, 5 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 John William Curtis III registered for the draft at Suit, Cherokee, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Viola, had a hip mashed.³

Census

He and Viola McNabb appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, ED 49, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children at home.⁶

Death*

John William Curtis III died on 2 November 1929 at his daughter Florence's home, Polk, Tennessee, at age 48; no North Carolina death record; buried at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County.^7,2

Family

Viola McNabb b. 20 Oct 1882, d. 22 Jan 1960

Children

Florence Curtis+⁴ b. 29 Sep 1902, d. 20 Nov 1983
Wyvetta Curtis+⁴ b. 11 Nov 1904, d. 3 Sep 1974
Edna Curtis+⁴ b. 10 Mar 1906, d. 23 Mar 1980
Willie Curtis+⁴ b. 10 Aug 1907, d. 17 Feb 1996
Vaude Curtis+⁴ b. 20 Mar 1909, d. 22 Aug 1991
Kate Curtis⁶ b. 17 Feb 1911, d. 4 Mar 1997
William Ira Curtis+⁸ b. 9 Sep 1914, d. 20 Sep 1983
Nellie Curtis⁸ b. 7 Mar 1916, d. 29 Nov 1991
John Ray Curtis⁸ b. 8 Mar 1918, d. 23 Apr 1919
Nathan Lane Curtis+⁸ b. 4 Jun 1920, d. 2 Jun 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1349] Nellie Curtis Bell, "Nellie Curtis Bell Research Files", Ancestral File.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1308] Cherokee County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Cherokee County Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Friendship United Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Earl Luther Mason¹

M, b. 22 September 1893, d. 25 September 1982

Last Edited

12 Jun 2008

Birth*

Earl Luther Mason was born on 22 September 1893 at Madisonville, Monroe, Tennessee; Luther Earl on draft registration.^2,3,4,5

Marriage*

He married Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis, daughter of William Asbury Curtis and Laura Josephine (Josie) Parker, on 29 August 1914 at Monroe, Tennessee; by Henry McDaniel, M.G.¹

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Earl Luther Mason registered for the draft at Isabella, Polk, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by Ducktown Sulphur Copper Iron Co. as a laborer in Isabell, Tennessee; wife and two children.⁵

Census*

He and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at District 3, Polk, Tennessee, ED 112, sheet 8A, occupation fireman-boiler, renting, 2 children at home.⁶

Census

Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Epworth, Fannin, Georgia, occupation car repair-steam railroad, renting-$8 month, no radio, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

Earl Luther Mason died on 25 September 1982 at Mineral Bluff, Fannin, Georgia, at age 89.^2,3

Family

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis b. 2 Jun 1895, d. 30 Mar 1987

Children

John William Mason+⁶ b. 27 Jun 1915, d. 30 Apr 2000
Thelma Louise Mason⁷ b. 15 Apr 1917, d. 22 Jan 1918
Guinn Luther Mason+⁶ b. 30 May 1919, d. 12 Feb 1992
Paul Henry Mason+⁴ b. 28 Feb 1922, d. 14 Nov 2001
Katherine Josephine Mason+⁴ b. 29 Sep 1924, d. 13 Aug 1976
Larry Gene Mason+⁷ b. 30 Mar 1929, d. 3 Nov 1991
James Robert Mason+⁷ b. 21 Dec 1933, d. 19 Apr 2001
Jimmy J. Mason⁷ b. 16 Apr 1939, d. 16 Apr 1939

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.

John William Mason^1,2

M, b. 27 June 1915, d. 30 April 2000

Father

Earl Luther Mason¹ b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 25 Sep 1982

Mother

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis¹ b. 2 Jun 1895, d. 30 Mar 1987

Last Edited

4 Apr 2007

Birth*

John William Mason was born on 27 June 1915 at Polk, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 District 3, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis; ED 112, sheet 8A, occupation fireman-boiler, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

John William Mason appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Epworth, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis; occupation car repair-steam railroad, renting-$8 month, no radio, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

John William Mason married Ina Rose Matlock circa 1935.²

Death*

John William Mason died on 30 April 2000 at Palm Harbor, Pinellas, Florida, at age 84.³

Family

Ina Rose Matlock b. c 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Guinn Luther Mason^1,2

M, b. 30 May 1919, d. 12 February 1992

Father

Earl Luther Mason¹ b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 25 Sep 1982

Mother

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis¹ b. 2 Jun 1895, d. 30 Mar 1987

Last Edited

4 Apr 2007

Birth*

Guinn Luther Mason was born on 30 May 1919 at Polk, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Guinn Luther Mason appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Epworth, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis; occupation car repair-steam railroad, renting-$8 month, no radio, 4 children at home.³

Marriage*

Guinn Luther Mason married Grace Rebecca Rutherford on 22 December 1945 at Fannin, Georgia.²

Death*

Guinn Luther Mason died on 12 February 1992 at age 72; place of death not given in SSDI; buried at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Suit, North Carolina.^4,2

Family

Grace Rebecca Rutherford b. c 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Paul Henry Mason^1,2

M, b. 28 February 1922, d. 14 November 2001

Father

Earl Luther Mason¹ b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 25 Sep 1982

Mother

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis¹ b. 2 Jun 1895, d. 30 Mar 1987

Last Edited

4 Apr 2007

Birth*

Paul Henry Mason was born on 28 February 1922 at North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Epworth, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis; occupation car repair-steam railroad, renting-$8 month, no radio, 4 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Paul Henry Mason married Eunice Tull circa 1941.²

Death*

Paul Henry Mason died on 14 November 2001 at Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, at age 79; buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Goochland County, Virginia.^2,3

Family

Eunice Tull b. c 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Katherine Josephine Mason^1,2

F, b. 29 September 1924, d. 13 August 1976

Father

Earl Luther Mason¹ b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 25 Sep 1982

Mother

Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis¹ b. 2 Jun 1895, d. 30 Mar 1987

Last Edited

13 Apr 2007

Birth*

Katherine Josephine Mason was born on 29 September 1924 at Ducktown, Polk, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Epworth, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis; occupation car repair-steam railroad, renting-$8 month, no radio, 4 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 6 September 1942,her married name was Goss.²

Marriage*

Katherine Josephine Mason married William Wayne Goss on 6 September 1942 at Fannin, Georgia.²

Death*

Katherine Josephine Mason died on 13 August 1976 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, at age 51; at the Copper Basin Hospital; buried at the Epworth Baptist Church in Epworth, Georgia.^3,2

Family

William Wayne Goss b. 2 Jun 1921, d. 12 May 1982

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Viola McNabb¹

F, b. 20 October 1882, d. 22 January 1960

Last Edited

4 Aug 2009

Birth*

Viola McNabb was born on 20 October 1882 at Cherokee, North Carolina; daughter of William Leander McNabb and Celia Catherine Anderson.^2,3,4

Married Name

As of 27 October 1901,her married name was Curtis.^1,5

Marriage*

She married John William Curtis III, son of William Asbury Curtis and Laura Josephine (Josie) Parker, on 27 October 1901 at Suit, Cherokee, North Carolina; by W.G. Sparks, J.P., Emma McNabb, Harve McNabb, witnesses.^1,5

Census*

Viola McNabb and John William Curtis III appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, ED 42, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 5 daughters, 5 living.¹

Census

Viola McNabb and John William Curtis III appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, ED 49, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children at home.⁶

Census*

Viola McNabb appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, ED 8, sheet 14B, occupation none, widowed, owned home, radio, 5 children at home.⁷

Death*

She died on 22 January 1960 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 77; at a Chattanooga hospital; buried at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County.^1,8

Obit

Viola's obituary was published in the Summit Post on 28 January 1960:
Mrs. Viola McNabb Curtis, 77, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kay Ferguson, near Blue Ridge last Friday morning. Mrs. Curtis was born in Cherokee County, NC, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie McNabb, and spent most of her life in that section. Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Kay Ferguson, Blue Ridge, GA; Mrs. Harry Moore, Athens; Mrs. Clifford Slack, Athens, TN; Mrs. Willie Wilson, Chattanooga, TN; Mrs. Clint Keenan, Gastonia, NC; Mrs. Ralph Waldroup, Knoxville, TN and Mrs. Hoyt Bell, Canton, Ohio. Sons, Cline and Ira, Athens, TN. Sisters Mrs. W.R. Stiles, Mrs. J.M. Keasler, Mrs. Oliver Morris. Two brothers, Luther McNabb, Turtletown, and Nathan McNabb, Fort Royal, VA. Funeral services were held at the Friendship Baptist Church, Suit, NC, Sunday, January 24; interment was in the church cemetery, Chastain-Pack-Neal in charge.⁹

Family

John William Curtis III b. 22 Oct 1881, d. 2 Nov 1929

Children

Florence Curtis+¹ b. 29 Sep 1902, d. 20 Nov 1983
Wyvetta Curtis+¹ b. 11 Nov 1904, d. 3 Sep 1974
Edna Curtis+¹ b. 10 Mar 1906, d. 23 Mar 1980
Willie Curtis+¹ b. 10 Aug 1907, d. 17 Feb 1996
Vaude Curtis+¹ b. 20 Mar 1909, d. 22 Aug 1991
Kate Curtis⁶ b. 17 Feb 1911, d. 4 Mar 1997
William Ira Curtis+¹⁰ b. 9 Sep 1914, d. 20 Sep 1983
Nellie Curtis¹⁰ b. 7 Mar 1916, d. 29 Nov 1991
John Ray Curtis¹⁰ b. 8 Mar 1918, d. 23 Apr 1919
Nathan Lane Curtis+¹⁰ b. 4 Jun 1920, d. 2 Jun 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County.
[S1407] Curtis-McNabb Family Bible.
[S1308] Cherokee County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Cherokee County Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 21 September 1983.
[S1409] Viola H. Jones, Blue Ridge Obituaries, 28 January 1960.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Florence Curtis^1,2

F, b. 29 September 1902, d. 20 November 1983

Father

John William Curtis III¹ b. 22 Oct 1881, d. 2 Nov 1929

Mother

Viola McNabb¹ b. 20 Oct 1882, d. 22 Jan 1960

Last Edited

16 Mar 2012

Birth*

Florence Curtis was born on 29 September 1902 at Cherokee, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of John William Curtis III and Viola McNabb; ED 42, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 5 daughters, 5 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Florence Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of John William Curtis III and Viola McNabb; ED 49, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 29 August 1920,her married name was Ferguson.⁴

Marriage*

Florence Curtis married Octavus Baze (Kay) Ferguson on 29 August 1920 at Cherokee, North Carolina; at the bride's home, by J. L. McVey, M.G.^4,5

Census*

Florence Curtis and Octavus Baze (Kay) Ferguson appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at District 4, Polk, Tennessee, ED 11, sheet 12B, occupation copper miner, renting-$7.50 month, radio, 3 children at home.⁶

Married Name

As of 6 January 1962,her married name was Roberson.⁴

Marriage*

Florence Curtis married Dillard Roberson on 6 January 1962.⁴

Death*

Florence Curtis died on 20 November 1983 at Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, at age 81.^7,8

Family 1

Octavus Baze (Kay) Ferguson b. 29 Oct 1892, d. 3 Jul 1941

Children

Irma Ferguson⁴ b. 4 Oct 1921
Zane Grey Ferguson+⁴ b. 18 Aug 1924, d. 27 Nov 2004
Jean Ferguson⁴ b. 4 Dec 1928
Kay Frances Ferguson⁹ b. 1934

Family 2

Dillard Roberson b. 26 Jan 1901, d. 9 Mar 1985

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1349] Nellie Curtis Bell, "Nellie Curtis Bell Research Files", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1407] Curtis-McNabb Family Bible.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, Zane Ferguson, 27 November 2004.

Wyvetta Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 11 November 1904, d. 3 September 1974

Father

John William Curtis III⁴ b. 22 Oct 1881, d. 2 Nov 1929

Mother

Viola McNabb⁴ b. 20 Oct 1882, d. 22 Jan 1960

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Wyvetta Curtis was born on 11 November 1904 at Cherokee, North Carolina.^4,2

(Witness) Census

Wyvetta Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Shoal Creek Twp., Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of John William Curtis III and Viola McNabb; ED 49, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 1 August 1925,her married name was Moore.^6,7

Marriage*

Wyvetta Curtis married Harry L. Moore on 1 August 1925 at McMinn, Tennessee; by Rev. J.Z. Coldwell.^8,6,7

Census*

Wyvetta Curtis and Harry L. Moore appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, occupation house painter, renting-$12 month, no radio, 1 daughter.⁸

Death*

Wyvetta Curtis died on 3 September 1974 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 69; buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery.^3,6,9

Family

Harry L. Moore b. 8 Feb 1899, d. 13 Sep 1946

Child

Helen Willie Moore⁸ b. 23 Oct 1928, d. 20 Jan 2010

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
[S1349] Nellie Curtis Bell, "Nellie Curtis Bell Research Files", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1407] Curtis-McNabb Family Bible.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Cedar Grove, McMinn, Tennessee.