Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Milly Curtis^1,2

F, b. circa 1814, d. between 1841 and 1850

Father

Naaman Curtis¹ b. Mar 1782, d. 29 Mar 1826

Mother

Mildred (Millie) Eaton¹ b. 1780, d. bt 1861 - 1870

Last Edited

25 Dec 2008

Birth*

Milly Curtis was born circa 1814 at Pendleton District, South Carolina; based on birth order in estate record and other known dates of birth.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1820 Pendleton District, South Carolina, in the household of Naaman Curtis and Mildred (Millie) Eaton; 1 males and 4 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 18-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female 26-44; the male aged 10-15 is unknown and did not appear in the 1810 census.³

(Witness) Census

Milly Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Pickens, South Carolina, in the household of Mildred (Millie) Eaton; page 320, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 2 females 15-19, 1 female 40-49.⁴

(Witness) Census

Milly Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Pickens, South Carolina, in the household of Mildred (Millie) Eaton; page 361b, no males, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59; the female under age 5 is unknown, possibly a granddaughter.⁵

DeathAp*

Milly Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1841 and 1850 at Pickens, South Carolina, no marriage or other record for her; her name only appears in her father's estate record.⁶

Citations

[S1310] Nancy Curtis Eurich, "Descendants of Naaman Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1351] Naaman Curtis Probate File unknown file number.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1840, 1850.

Hillary Holden¹

F, b. 1841, d. 25 March 1897

Father

Frank Holden¹ b. 1818, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Mother

Sarah Ann Curtis¹ b. 1820, d. 19 Jun 1905

Last Edited

22 Jan 2007

Birth*

Hillary Holden was born in 1841 at Gordon, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 December 1850 Division 12, Gordon, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Ann Curtis; page 66b, no occupation, renting, 3 children, no husband present.¹

(Witness) Census

Hillary Holden appeared on the census of 30 June 1860 Silaquoy, Gordon, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Ann Curtis; page 341, occupation farmer, 3 children and Milly Curtis at home.²

Death*

Hillary Holden died on 25 March 1897 at Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1310] Nancy Curtis Eurich, "Descendants of Naaman Curtis", Ancestral File.

Artemesia Holden¹

F, b. 18 March 1842, d. 20 June 1905

Father

Frank Holden¹ b. 1818, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Mother

Sarah Ann Curtis¹ b. 1820, d. 19 Jun 1905

Last Edited

22 Jan 2007

Birth*

Artemesia Holden was born on 18 March 1842 at Gordon, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 December 1850 Division 12, Gordon, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Ann Curtis; page 66b, no occupation, renting, 3 children, no husband present.¹

(Witness) Census

Artemesia Holden appeared on the census of 30 June 1860 Silaquoy, Gordon, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Ann Curtis; page 341, occupation farmer, 3 children and Milly Curtis at home.³

Death*

Artemesia Holden died on 20 June 1905 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, at age 63.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1330] James and Julie Pigg, Chesterfield Cemeteries.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1310] Nancy Curtis Eurich, "Descendants of Naaman Curtis", Ancestral File.

George W. Holden¹

M, b. 8 January 1843, d. between 1881 and 1899

Father

Frank Holden¹ b. 1818, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Mother

Sarah Ann Curtis¹ b. 1820, d. 19 Jun 1905

Last Edited

22 Jan 2007

Birth*

George W. Holden was born on 8 January 1843 at Gordon, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 December 1850 Division 12, Gordon, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Ann Curtis; page 66b, no occupation, renting, 3 children, no husband present.¹

(Witness) Census

George W. Holden appeared on the census of 30 June 1860 Silaquoy, Gordon, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Ann Curtis; page 341, occupation farmer, 3 children and Milly Curtis at home.³

Death*

George W. Holden died between 1881 and 1899 at Spur, Dickens, Texas; not found in 1900 census.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1310] Nancy Curtis Eurich, "Descendants of Naaman Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Dempsey Findley¹

M, b. 1807, d. between 1871 and 1880

Last Edited

2 Jan 2010

Birth*

Dempsey Findley was born in 1807 at South Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Ann Curtis, daughter of Naaman Curtis and Mildred (Millie) Eaton, on 20 March 1870 at Gordon, Georgia.^1,2

Census*

Dempsey Findley and Sarah Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at Calhoun P.O., Gordon, Georgia, page 296b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, no children, last name speleld "Finelly."²

Death*

Dempsey Findley died between 1871 and 1880 at Gordon, Georgia; not present in 1880 census.¹

Family

Sarah Ann Curtis b. 1820, d. 19 Jun 1905

Citations

[S1310] Nancy Curtis Eurich, "Descendants of Naaman Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Lovey Swaim¹

F, b. 1878

Last Edited

25 Jan 2007

Birth*

Lovey Swaim was born in 1878 at Randolph, North Carolina; daughter of Roddy Swaim and Lucy Brower.^1,2

Married Name

As of 26 June 1912,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James Dugan (J.D.) Curtis, son of James Woolen Curtis and Mary Jane Alridge, on 26 June 1912 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

NoteB*

No further record.

Family

James Dugan (J.D.) Curtis b. 9 Mar 1879, d. 9 Oct 1916

Citations

[S1249] Registrar of Deeds, Randolph County Marriages, Book 6, page 47.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Adolphus F. Nunn¹

M, b. March 1869, d. 6 May 1934

Last Edited

11 Oct 2007

Birth*

Adolphus F. Nunn was born in March 1869 at Meriwether, Georgia; son of Joseph W. and Nancy E. Nunn.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis, daughter of Julius Thomas Curtis and Lou Belle Phillips, on 12 November 1895 at Hall, Georgia; her name is transcribed as Mary Bell Curtiss.^4,5

Census

Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at Mount Yonah, White, Georgia, ED 137, sheet 13B, occupation minister, boarding, married 4 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁶

Census

Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, occupation preacher-gospel, renting, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Census*

Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Athens, Clarke, Georgia, ED 2, sheet 1A, occupation minister, renting, 2 sons at home.⁷

Census

Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Thomson, McDuffie, Georgia, ED 5, sheet 2B, occupation none, "Mamie" was a laborer-jobs, renting-$26 month, no children.⁸

Obit

Adolphus F.'s obituary was published in the Chronicle on 6 May 1934:
The Rev. A.F. Nunn, prominent retired Methodist minister, died at a local infirmary last night at 9:25 o’clock, following an illness of nine days. Mr. Nunn was a graduate of the Piedmont Institute. He jointed the North Georgia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1883 [93?] and has remained in the conference for the past 40 years, 30 of which was in active service. Since his retirement, he has made his home in Thomson. He served as pastor of St. Luke Methodist church here for four years, 1916 to 1919 inclusive, coming to Augusta from Hephzibah. He has also served charges in Athens, Atlanta, Bremen and Cartersville.
November 12, 1894, he was married to Miss Mary Belle Curtis, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Curtis, old Augusta residents, which union was blessed by three children, two of whom survive. Loved ones left to mourn his loss are his widow, Mrs. Mary B.C. Nunn, Thomson; one son, Joe Curtis Nunn, Miami, Fla; one daughter Mrs. R. Allen Elli8ott, Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. E.C. Clements and Mrs. Rose Black, both of Cedartown; one brother, Tom Lee Nunn, Cedartown; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The remains will lie in state at Elliott and Sons funeral home until this afternoon at 5 o’clock, at which time they will be taken to his late residence in Thomson. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock from the Thomson Methodist church, the Rev. H.L. Byrd, the Rev. W.A. Tyson and the Rev. G.C. Burtz officiating, and interment will be in the West View cemetery, Thomson.⁹

Death*

He died on 6 May 1934 at Richmond, Georgia, at age 65.¹⁰

Family

Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis b. Feb 1867, d. 27 Apr 1954

Children

Mary H. Nunn+⁵ b. Oct 1897
Joseph C. Nunn⁷ b. 6 Dec 1901, d. 7 Jan 1994
Willard Nunn⁷ b. 1905

Citations

[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1372] Chad Williams, "Descendants of Asbury Curtis, Son of Amos", Ancestral File.
[S1224] Patricia K. Jones and Becky Nix, Hall County Marriages, Book D, page 210.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1528] Augusta Chronicle, Various.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Joseph C. Nunn¹

M, b. 6 December 1901, d. 7 January 1994

Father

Adolphus F. Nunn¹ b. Mar 1869, d. 6 May 1934

Mother

Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis¹ b. Feb 1867, d. 27 Apr 1954

Last Edited

4 Nov 2007

Birth*

Joseph C. Nunn was born on 6 December 1901 at Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, in the household of Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis; occupation preacher-gospel, renting, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

(Witness) Census

Joseph C. Nunn appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Athens, Clarke, Georgia, in the household of Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis; ED 2, sheet 1A, occupation minister, renting, 2 sons at home.¹

Death*

Joseph C. Nunn died on 7 January 1994 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, at age 92; death record is 7 January; SSDI says 6 January.^1,2,4

Obit

Joseph C.'s obituary was published in the Atlanta Journal on 10 January 1994:

Mr. Joseph C. Nunn, 92, of Atlanta died January 06, 1994. Survivors include his niece, Mary Jo Nunn Lavir; nephews Charles and Curtiss Reeves, both of Dearing; nephew Michael W. Reeves, niece Julie B. Gray, both of Atlanta. Nephew, J. Frank Kelley, Madison, GA; great nephews: Russell Curtiss Reeves, Christopher Ryan Reeves, Andrew Reeves. Great niece: Ginny Reeves. Graveside service will be held Tuesday January 11th at 3:00pm at Arlington Memorial Park. HM Patterson Funeral Home in charge. [Atlanta Journal Jan 10, 1994 pC5]

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Willard Nunn¹

M, b. 1905

Father

Adolphus F. Nunn¹ b. Mar 1869, d. 6 May 1934

Mother

Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis¹ b. Feb 1867, d. 27 Apr 1954

Last Edited

26 Jan 2007

Birth*

Willard Nunn was born in 1905 at Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

Willard Nunn appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Athens, Clarke, Georgia, in the household of Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis; ED 2, sheet 1A, occupation minister, renting, 2 sons at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary H. Nunn¹

F, b. October 1897

Father

Adolphus F. Nunn¹ b. Mar 1869, d. 6 May 1934

Mother

Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis¹ b. Feb 1867, d. 27 Apr 1954

Last Edited

11 Oct 2007

Birth*

Mary H. Nunn was born in October 1897 at Georgia.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 Mount Yonah, White, Georgia, in the household of Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis and Adolphus F. Nunn; ED 137, sheet 13B, occupation minister, boarding, married 4 years, 1 child, 1 living.²

(Witness) Census

Mary H. Nunn appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, in the household of Adolphus F. Nunn and Mary (Mamie) Belle Curtis; occupation preacher-gospel, renting, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1920,her married name was Elliott.³

Marriage*

Mary H. Nunn married Robert Allen Elliott circa 1920 at Georgia.³

Census*

Mary H. Nunn and Robert Allen Elliott appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Augusta, Henrico, Virginia, ED 10, sheet 4A, occupation funeral director, renting-$25 month, radio, 2 children.⁴

Family

Robert Allen Elliott b. 13 Mar 1893

Children

Robert A. Elliott⁴ b. 1921
Helen C. Elliott⁴ b. 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1528] Augusta Chronicle, Various, Mary Nunn, 28 April 1954.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Elizabeth Gassaway¹

F, b. 1834

Father

William W. Gassaway¹ b. 1802

Mother

Cosby Curtis¹ b. 1806, d. bt 1834 - 1840

Last Edited

28 Jan 2007

Birth*

Elizabeth Gassaway was born in 1834 at Pickens, South Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 Pickens, South Carolina, in the household of William W. Gassaway; page 359, 1 female 5-9, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29, probably a second wife.²

Married Name

As of 1849,her married name was Nix.¹

Marriage*

Elizabeth Gassaway married Thomas Alexander Nix in 1849 at Pickens, South Carolina.¹

Census

Elizabeth Gassaway and Thomas Alexander Nix appeared on the census of 27 July 1850 at Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina, page 374b, occupation farmer, renting, no children.¹

Family

Thomas Alexander Nix b. 1831

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Andrew C. Gassaway¹

M, b. 1844

Father

William W. Gassaway² b. 1802

Last Edited

6 Feb 2007

Birth*

Andrew C. Gassaway was born in 1844 at Pickens, South Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 July 1850 Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina, in the household of William W. Gassaway; page 376, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 1 child at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Henry Gassaway¹

M, b. circa 1774, d. before 20 October 1857

Last Edited

5 Mar 2007

Birth*

Henry Gassaway was born circa 1774 at Frederick, Virginia.¹

Death*

He died before 20 October 1857 at Pickens, South Carolina; date of estate record; but he was not present in the 1840 or 1850 censuses.¹

Family

Child

William W. Gassaway+¹ b. 1802

Citations

[S1352] William Kenneth and Anna Clay Rutherford, Gassaway Family History.

Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron^1,2

F, b. circa 1860, d. after January 1889

Last Edited

6 Jun 2007

Birth*

Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron was born circa 1860 at Georgia.^1,3

Married Name

As of 4 March 1880,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Elijah Columbus Curtis, son of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall, on 4 March 1880 at Fannin, Georgia; by James W. Gilliam, J.P.^1,2

Death*

Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron died after January 1889 at Fannin, Georgia.⁴

Family

William Elijah Columbus Curtis b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Children

Emory Laurens Curtis+⁵ b. 28 Mar 1881, d. 22 Dec 1942
Bertie M. Curtis+⁴ b. Sep 1883, d. 26 Dec 1958
Thomas Grant Curtis+⁴ b. 28 Jun 1886, d. 4 Dec 1954
Effie M. Curtis+⁴ b. Jan 1889, d. bt 1924 - 1929

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records, Book B, page 262.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, McMinn Certirficate 27472 (Emory) for place of birth.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Emory Laurens Curtis¹

M, b. 28 March 1881, d. 22 December 1942

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron¹ b. c 1860, d. a Jan 1889

Last Edited

18 Dec 2007

Birth*

Emory Laurens Curtis was born on 28 March 1881 at Fannin, Georgia; middle name Lawrence on death certificate transcription; Laurens on funeral home record.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Martha R. Cornwell on 6 August 1899 at Gilmer, Georgia.^4,5

Census*

Emory Laurens Curtis and Martha R. Cornwell appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, no children.⁴

Marriage*

Emory Laurens Curtis married Elmeda (Meda) Green on 29 November 1911; by Rev. W.L. Singleton.⁶

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Emory Laurens Curtis registered for the draft at Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by L & N Railroad as a boiler maker in Etowah; wife Meda Curtis.¹

Census*

He and Elmeda (Meda) Green appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at District 3, McMinn, Tennessee, occupation boilermaker-railroad, owned home, 3 children at home.⁷

Census

Emory Laurens Curtis and Elmeda (Meda) Green appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at East Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, ED 10, sheet 11A, occupation boilermaker-steam railroad, owned home, radio, 1 child at home.⁸

Death*

Emory Laurens Curtis died on 22 December 1942 at Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 61; buried at the Etowah Cemetery.^9,2

Family 1

Martha R. Cornwell b. 17 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jun 1909

Children

Floyd Curtis¹⁰ b. 1 Jul 1900, d. 8 Jun 1919
Ethel Curtis+¹⁰ b. 28 Mar 1902, d. 9 Jan 1957
Aaron Curtis+¹⁰ b. 17 Jun 1904, d. 21 May 1997
Gladys Curtis+¹⁰ b. 28 Sep 1906
Lawrence Curtis¹⁰ b. 8 Feb 1909, d. 7 Jul 1909

Family 2

Elmeda (Meda) Green b. 9 Feb 1889, d. 9 Feb 1963

Child

Helen Maxine Curtis¹⁰ b. 27 Nov 1921, d. 11 Dec 2013

Citations

[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, McMinn Certificate 27472.
[S1358] Dender Funeral Home, Dender Funeral Home Death Index, Dender Funeral Home.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1425] Jennie V. Poteet-Pitts, Gilmer County, Georgia Marriage Records.
[S1297] Tennessee State Archives, McMinn County, Tennessee Marriages, Book 11, page 22.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1358] Dender Funeral Home, Dender Funeral Home Death Index.
[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.

Bertie M. Curtis¹

F, b. September 1883, d. 26 December 1958

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron¹ b. c 1860, d. a Jan 1889

Last Edited

30 Jun 2007

Birth*

Bertie M. Curtis was born in September 1883 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis and Mary Caroline Stepp; ED 27, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage two years, 1 child, 1 living.¹

Married Name

As of 26 September 1909,her married name was Fain.²

Marriage*

Bertie M. Curtis married William Robert Fain on 26 September 1909 at Fannin, Georgia; by James R. Kincaid, MG.²

Census*

Bertie M. Curtis and William Robert Fain appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia, ED 107, sheet 3B, occupation railroad laborer, renting, no children.³

Census

Bertie M. Curtis and William Robert Fain appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Boardtown, Gilmer, Georgia, ED 60, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁴

Census

Bertie M. Curtis and William Robert Fain appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Boardtown, Gilmer, Georgia, ED 5, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Bertie M. Curtis died on 26 December 1958 at Fulton, Georgia, at age 75.⁶

Family

William Robert Fain b. 1885, d. 1 Jul 1959

Children

Luther R. Fain⁴ b. 12 Sep 1910, d. 24 Mar 1986
Willard Fain⁴ b. 10 Oct 1912, d. 22 Feb 1985
Vernon Fain⁴ b. 10 Aug 1914, d. Dec 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Thomas Grant Curtis¹

M, b. 28 June 1886, d. 4 December 1954

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron¹ b. c 1860, d. a Jan 1889

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

Thomas Grant Curtis was born on 28 June 1886 at Gilmer, Georgia; death certificate says he was born in Blue Ridge.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis and Mary Caroline Stepp; ED 27, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage two years, 1 child, 1 living.¹

Marriage*

Thomas Grant Curtis married Lizzie Isabelle King on 22 September 1909 at Columbus, North Carolina.³

Census*

Thomas Grant Curtis and Lizzie Isabelle King appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina, occuaption railroad machinist, renting, just married, no children.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Thomas Grant Curtis registered for the draft at Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by ACL Railroad Company as a machinist; wife and child.²

Census

He and Lizzie Isabelle King appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, ED 18, sheet 8A, occupation machinist-A.C.L., renting, 1 child and James King living with them.⁵

Census

Thomas Grant Curtis and Lizzie Isabelle King appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, occupation manager-fruit stand, living with Lizzie's sister's family, 2 children.⁶

Death*

Thomas Grant Curtis died on 4 December 1954 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 68; married; occupation special officer at the Lexington Avenue market; buried at Lewis memorial Park.⁷

Family

Lizzie Isabelle King b. 11 Jun 1889, d. 8 Oct 1984

Children

Elizabeth Curtis⁸ b. 9 Jul 1910, d. 11 May 1977
Dorothy J. Curtis⁸ b. 30 Apr 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Effie M. Curtis¹

F, b. January 1889, d. between 1924 and 1929

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron¹ b. c 1860, d. a Jan 1889

Last Edited

8 Jul 2007

Birth*

Effie M. Curtis was born in January 1889 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 10 February 1907,her married name was Stewart.²

Marriage*

Effie M. Curtis married Thomas M. Stewart on 10 February 1907 at Fannin, Georgia; by W.W. Underwood, MG.²

Census*

Effie M. Curtis and Thomas M. Stewart appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Effie M. Curtis died between 1924 and 1929 at Fannin, Georgia; no Fannin cemetery record or Georgia death record; Thomas was widowed in 1930.⁴

Family

Thomas M. Stewart b. 1884

Children

Olan Stewart³ b. 1907
Bonnie Stewart³ b. 1908
Grace Stewart³ b. 1910
Cleo G. Stewart³ b. 26 Oct 1913, d. 4 Oct 1997
Frank Y. Stewart³ b. 1916
Ruth Stewart³ b. 1919
Hazel M. Stewart⁴ b. 1921
Mary L. Stewart⁴ b. 1924

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Caroline Stepp^1,2

F, b. September 1863

Last Edited

28 Jan 2007

Birth*

Mary Caroline Stepp was born in September 1863 at Georgia.¹

Married Name

As of 27 October 1899,her married name was Curtis.³

Marriage*

She married William Elijah Columbus Curtis, son of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall, on 27 October 1899 at Fannin, Georgia; by W. J. Merly, MG; Caroline previously married Joseph H. Lingefelt, 16 August 1889 in Fannin County.^1,3

Census

Mary Caroline Stepp and William Elijah Columbus Curtis appeared on the census of 30 June 1900 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 27, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage two years, 1 child, 1 living.⁴

Census*

Mary Caroline Stepp and William Elijah Columbus Curtis appeared on the census of 15 March 1910 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 34, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 13 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁵

Family

William Elijah Columbus Curtis b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Children

Ida M. Curtis⁴ b. Mar 1899
Everett W. Curtis+⁵ b. 6 Apr 1902, d. 17 Feb 1992
George M. Curtis+⁵ b. 1903, d. 3 Aug 1944
Carl Young Curtis⁵ b. 8 Feb 1905, d. 8 Aug 1969
Edith Kermit Curtis+⁵ b. 13 Mar 1906, d. 7 Dec 1971
Della T. Curtis⁵ b. 23 May 1909, d. 11 Jan 1972

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records, Book C, page 253.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ida M. Curtis¹

F, b. March 1899

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Mary Caroline Stepp¹ b. Sep 1863

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Ida M. Curtis was born in March 1899 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

Ida M. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 March 1910 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis and Mary Caroline Stepp; ED 34, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 13 years, 6 children, 6 living.²

NoteB*

No further record; no Fannin County marriage or cemetery entry.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Everett W. Curtis¹

M, b. 6 April 1902, d. 17 February 1992

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Mary Caroline Stepp¹ b. Sep 1863

Last Edited

29 Jun 2007

Birth*

Everett W. Curtis was born on 6 April 1902 at Fannin, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 March 1910 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis and Mary Caroline Stepp; ED 34, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 13 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Everett W. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis; ED 46, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed although death certificate listed him as married, 5 children at home.³

Marriage*

Everett W. Curtis married Ruth Watters on 23 November 1923 at Fannin, Georgia; by W.A. Revis, M.G.⁴

Census*

Everett W. Curtis and Ruth Watters appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 11, sheet 4B, occupation stationary engineer-copper mine, renting-$12 month, 3 children and boarders George and Bonnie Coffee.⁵

Death*

Everett W. Curtis died on 17 February 1992 at Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia, at age 89.^2,6

Family

Ruth Watters b. 28 Aug 1903, d. 10 Jul 1991

Children

Cecil E. Curtis⁵ b. 28 Nov 1924, d. 4 Nov 2008
Geneva M. Curtis⁵ b. 1926
Willa M. Curtis⁵ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

George M. Curtis¹

M, b. 1903, d. 3 August 1944

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Mary Caroline Stepp¹ b. Sep 1863

Last Edited

29 Jun 2007

Birth*

George M. Curtis was born in 1903 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

George M. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis; ED 46, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed although death certificate listed him as married, 5 children at home.²

Marriage*

George M. Curtis married Ella Elizabeth Mann, daughter of Barney L. Mann and Frances (?), on 18 December 1926 at Fannin, Georgia; by Rev. G.O. Mulkey.^3,4

Census*

George M. Curtis and Ella Elizabeth Mann appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, occupation miner-copper mine, owned home valued at $150, 1 child and brother at home.³

Death*

George M. Curtis died on 3 August 1944 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia; buried at the McCaysville Church of God Cemetery.⁵

Obit

George M.'s obituary was published in the Summit Post on 10 August 1944:
Funeral services were held Saturday morning from the McCaysville Church of God for George M. Curtis, 42, who died at his home in McCaysville, Thursday evening following a long illness. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Ella Mann Curtis, one son, William, daughters Mrs. Claude Panter, Kathleen, Curlie, Susie Mae, Glenda Sue, at home. Brothers Carl Curtis, McCaysville; Everett, Dalton, Georgia; Tom in West Virginia; four sisters, Mrs. Bob Fain, Mrs. Sam Y oung, Mrs. Edith Tarpley, Mrs. Walter Parr. Chastain in charge.⁵

Family

Ella Elizabeth Mann b. 1909, d. 1952

Child

Marie R. Curtis³ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
[S1409] Viola H. Jones, Blue Ridge Obituaries, 10 August 1944.

Carl Young Curtis¹

M, b. 8 February 1905, d. 8 August 1969

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis² b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Mary Caroline Stepp² b. Sep 1863

Last Edited

29 Jun 2007

Birth*

Carl Young Curtis was born on 8 February 1905 at Fannin, Georgia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Carl Young Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis; ED 46, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed although death certificate listed him as married, 5 children at home.⁴

Census*

Carl Young Curtis appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 11, sheet 16B, occupation laborer-copper smelter, single, living with his brother George.⁵

Marriage*

He married Nettie Mann, daughter of Barney L. Mann and Frances (?), on 25 October 1930 at Fannin, Georgia; by W.F. Hampton, M.G.⁶

Death*

Carl Young Curtis died on 8 August 1969 at Cherokee, Georgia, at age 64; buried at Mill Creek Baptist Cemetery; probably with his wife, Nettie M., b. 24 May 1914, d. 21 December 1970.⁷

Family

Nettie Mann b. 24 May 1914, d. 21 Dec 1970

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1378] John Carver, Cherokee Obituaries, Mill Creek Baptist.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
[S1379] Shirley Morris, Cherokee County Cemeteries, Mill Creek Baptist.

Della T. Curtis¹

F, b. 23 May 1909, d. 11 January 1972

Father

William Elijah Columbus Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 24 Jun 1924

Mother

Mary Caroline Stepp¹ b. Sep 1863

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Della T. Curtis was born on 23 May 1909 at Fannin, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 March 1910 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis and Mary Caroline Stepp; ED 34, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 13 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Della T. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of William Elijah Columbus Curtis; ED 46, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed although death certificate listed him as married, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 23 August 1926,her married name was Parr.⁴

Marriage*

Della T. Curtis married Walter Parr on 23 August 1926 at Polk, Tennessee; by J.J. Ballew, J.P.⁴

Death*

Della T. Curtis died on 11 January 1972 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, at age 62; buried at Barnes Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.^2,5

Family

Walter Parr b. 3 Sep 1907, d. 22 May 1948

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
[S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Barnes.

Arthur F. Ross¹

M, b. 15 July 1847, d. 13 April 1926

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Arthur F. Ross was born on 15 July 1847 at Georgia.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Catharine L. Curtis, daughter of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall, on 27 November 1904 at Fannin, Georgia; by S.H. Green, NP & JP.^1,2

Census*

Arthur F. Ross and Catharine L. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, no children, niece and nephew living with them.²

Census

Arthur F. Ross and Catharine L. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 46, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁴

Death*

Arthur F. Ross died on 13 April 1926 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 78; buried at Douthit Cemetery.^5,3

Family

Catharine L. Curtis b. Feb 1857

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Douthit.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Martha R. Cornwell¹

F, b. 17 October 1881, d. 8 June 1909

Last Edited

7 Jul 2007

Birth*

Martha R. Cornwell was born on 17 October 1881 at North Carolina; 1900 census says October 1882.¹

Married Name

As of 6 August 1899,her married name was Curtis.²

Marriage*

She married Emory Laurens Curtis, son of William Elijah Columbus Curtis and Lucinda Elizabeth Aaron, on 6 August 1899 at Gilmer, Georgia.^3,2

Census*

Martha R. Cornwell and Emory Laurens Curtis appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, no children.³

Death*

Martha R. Cornwell died on 8 June 1909 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 27.¹

Family

Emory Laurens Curtis b. 28 Mar 1881, d. 22 Dec 1942

Children

Floyd Curtis¹ b. 1 Jul 1900, d. 8 Jun 1919
Ethel Curtis+¹ b. 28 Mar 1902, d. 9 Jan 1957
Aaron Curtis+¹ b. 17 Jun 1904, d. 21 May 1997
Gladys Curtis+¹ b. 28 Sep 1906
Lawrence Curtis¹ b. 8 Feb 1909, d. 7 Jul 1909

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S1425] Jennie V. Poteet-Pitts, Gilmer County, Georgia Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Floyd Curtis¹

M, b. 1 July 1900, d. 8 June 1919

Father

Emory Laurens Curtis¹ b. 28 Mar 1881, d. 22 Dec 1942

Mother

Martha R. Cornwell¹ b. 17 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jun 1909

Last Edited

18 Dec 2007

Birth*

Floyd Curtis was born on 1 July 1900 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Catharine L. Curtis and Arthur F. Ross; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, no children, niece and nephew living with them.²

Death*

Floyd Curtis died on 8 June 1919 at L & N Railroad Co. dam, Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 18; shortly after being discharged from the Army.¹

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Lawrence Curtis¹

M, b. 8 February 1909, d. 7 July 1909

Father

Emory Laurens Curtis¹ b. 28 Mar 1881, d. 22 Dec 1942

Mother

Martha R. Cornwell¹ b. 17 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jun 1909

Last Edited

28 Jan 2007

Birth*

Lawrence Curtis was born on 8 February 1909 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

Death*

He died on 7 July 1909 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.

Aaron Curtis¹

M, b. 17 June 1904, d. 21 May 1997

Father

Emory Laurens Curtis¹ b. 28 Mar 1881, d. 22 Dec 1942

Mother

Martha R. Cornwell¹ b. 17 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jun 1909

Last Edited

18 Jul 2007

Birth*

Aaron Curtis was born on 17 June 1904 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Alice L. Curtis and King David Cox; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 2 children, 1 living, 1 child, 1 niece and nephew living with them.⁴

(Witness) Census

Aaron Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 District 3, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Emory Laurens Curtis and Elmeda (Meda) Green; occupation boilermaker-railroad, owned home, 3 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Aaron Curtis married Lillian Annis Cooper on 10 April 1925 at McMinn, Tennessee; by A.F. Mahan, M.G.^3,6,7

Census*

Aaron Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at East Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, ED 10, sheet 10B, occupation commercial (?)-household goods, owned home valued at $1,000, 1 child at home.⁶

Residence*

He lived between 1931 and 1968 at Akron, Summit, Ohio.¹

Death*

He died on 21 May 1997 at Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 92; buried at Green Hill Cemetery.^3,2

Family

Lillian Annis Cooper b. 22 Feb 1905, d. 7 Oct 1984

Children

Joyce Curtis⁶ b. 1928
Donald Curtis¹ b. 2 Apr 1935, d. 31 Aug 2002

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1358] Dender Funeral Home, Dender Funeral Home Death Index, Bordwine.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1297] Tennessee State Archives, McMinn County, Tennessee Marriages, Book 17, page 204.

Gladys Curtis¹

F, b. 28 September 1906

Father

Emory Laurens Curtis¹ b. 28 Mar 1881, d. 22 Dec 1942

Mother

Martha R. Cornwell¹ b. 17 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jun 1909

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Gladys Curtis was born on 28 September 1906 at Fannin, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 District 3, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Emory Laurens Curtis and Elmeda (Meda) Green; occupation boilermaker-railroad, owned home, 3 children at home.²

Marriage*

Gladys Curtis married Joseph S. Cooper on 19 April 1925 at McMinn, Tennessee.^3,4

Married Name

As of 29 April 1925,her married name was Cooper.³

Census*

Gladys Curtis and Joseph S. Cooper appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at East Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, ED 10, sheet 10B, occupation machinist helper-steam railroad, owned home, 1 child.⁴

Census

Gladys Curtis and Joseph S. Cooper appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, ED 227, sheet 4B, occupation machinist-railroad shop, owned home valued at $1,800, 2 sons.⁵

Family

Joseph S. Cooper b. 1904, d. 15 Aug 1968

Children

Lawrence E. Cooper⁴ b. 1927
Leslie Cooper¹ b. 1931

Citations

[S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.