Emory Lee Gilliam1

M, b. 27 September 1879, d. 3 March 1950
FatherJames Willis Gilliam1 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper1 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Emory Lee Gilliam was born on 27 September 1879 at Fannin, Georgia; draft registration says 27 September 1877.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; page 641C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusEmory Lee Gilliam appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.5 
Marriage*Emory Lee Gilliam married Pearl (?) circa 1905; no Fannin County marriage record.6 
Census*Emory Lee Gilliam and Pearl (?) appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 34, sheet 17B, occupation salesman-dry foods, owned home, married 4 years, 3 children, 3 living.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Emory Lee Gilliam registered for the draft at Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by (illegible) of Knoxville, Tennessee as a salesman, nearest relative Mary Pearl Gilliam of Copperhill; registered in Fannin County.3 
CensusHe and Pearl (?) appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Flint Hill District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 47, sheet 14A, occupation.7 
CensusEmory Lee Gilliam and Pearl (?) appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, Ed 11, sheet 2A, occupation salesman-department store, owned home valued at $1,700, 6 children at home.8 
Death*Emory Lee Gilliam died on 3 March 1950 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 70; buried at Crestlawn Cemetery.2,9 

Family

Pearl (?) b. 1905
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Crestlawn.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

James C. Gilliam1

M, b. February 1881
FatherJames Willis Gilliam1 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper1 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*James C. Gilliam was born in February 1881 at Fannin, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.1 
Marriage*James C. Gilliam married Mattie S. Bryan on 9 December 1906 at Fannin, Georgia; by W.A. Wilson, J.P.2 
Census*James C. Gilliam and Mattie S. Bryan appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 34, sheet 16A, occupation laborer-steam shovel (?), married 4 years, 2 children, 1 living, living with his brother Arthur.3 

Family

Mattie S. Bryan b. 1886
Child

Citations

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

Jennie May Gilliam1

F, b. July 1882
FatherJames Willis Gilliam2 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper2 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Jennie May Gilliam was born in July 1882 at Fannin, Georgia.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.2 
Married Name As of 31 December 1902,her married name was Crawford.3 
Marriage*Jennie May Gilliam married Boone Crawford on 31 December 1902 at Fannin, Georgia; by C.F. Chastain, M.G.3 

Family

Boone Crawford b. 1868, d. 4 Apr 1938

Citations

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

Jasper Napoleon Gilliam1,2

M, b. 5 January 1884, d. 19 October 1900
FatherJames Willis Gilliam1 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper1 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Jasper Napoleon Gilliam was born on 5 January 1884 at Fannin, Georgia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.1 
Death*Jasper Napoleon Gilliam died on 19 October 1900 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 16; buried at Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries.
  3. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House.

Arthur Gilliam1

M, b. 19 April 1885, d. 28 May 1949
FatherJames Willis Gilliam1 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper1 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Arthur Gilliam was born on 19 April 1885 at Fannin, Georgia; listed as S. Arthur in the 1910 census and Fina Arthur on tombstone.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.1 
Marriage*Arthur Gilliam married Vista Buna Johnson on 10 February 1904 at Fannin, Georgia; by P.P. Chastain, J.P.3 
Census*Arthur Gilliam and Vista Buna Johnson appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, occupation salesman-coal and wood, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.4 
CensusArthur Gilliam and Vista Buna Johnson appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, occupation merchant, owned home, 5 children at home.5 
CensusArthur Gilliam and Vista Buna Johnson appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, ED 11, sheet 12A, occupation proprietor-grocery store, owned home valued at $2,500, 4 children at home.6 
Death*Arthur Gilliam died on 28 May 1949 at age 64; no Georgia death record; buried at Barnes Chapel Baptist Church.2,7 

Family

Vista Buna Johnson b. 22 Mar 1886, d. 20 May 1962
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Barnes Chapel.
  3. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Pearl Gilliam1

F, b. October 1886
FatherJames Willis Gilliam1 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper1 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Pearl Gilliam was born in October 1886 at Fannin, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.1 
Married Name As of 11 November 1908,her married name was Jones.2 
Marriage*Pearl Gilliam married Walton L. Jones on 11 November 1908 at Fannin, Georgia; by J.W. Butts, M.G.2 

Family

Walton L. Jones b. 1882, d. 22 Feb 1937

Citations

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

Willie Gilliam1

F, b. February 1889
FatherJames Willis Gilliam1 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper1 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Willie Gilliam was born in February 1889 at Fannin, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.1 
Marriage*Willie Gilliam married John W. Gray on 18 December 1907 at Fannin, Georgia; by W.A. Wilson, J.P.2 
Census*Willie Gilliam appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, occupation bank clerk, single, boarding.3 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, ED 117, sheet 12A, occupation clerk-insurance office, divorced, living with her sister Siddie Heddon.4 

Family

John W. Gray b. c 1889

Citations

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

Siddie Gilliam1

F, b. 18 February 1889, d. 13 January 1978
FatherJames Willis Gilliam1 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper1 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Siddie Gilliam was born on 18 February 1889 at Fannin, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 16 children, 12 living.1 
Married Name As of 29 January 1907,her married name was Hedden.3 
Marriage*Siddie Gilliam married Jeff A. Hedden on 29 January 1907 at Fannin, Georgia.3 
Death*Siddie Gilliam died on 13 January 1978 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, at age 88.2,4 

Family

Jeff A. Hedden b. 25 Jul 1876, d. 3 Apr 1922

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  4. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Hattie Della Gilliam1

F, b. March 1892
FatherJames Willis Gilliam2 b. 30 Sep 1847, d. 19 Apr 1923
MotherAmanda A. Harper2 b. 25 Jul 1855, d. 16 Aug 1938
Last Edited12 Jul 2007
Birth*Hattie Della Gilliam was born in March 1892 at Fannin, Georgia.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of James Willis Gilliam and Amanda A. Harper; ED 34, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 34 years, 16 children, 11 living.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Wilson Laura Adeline1

F, b. November 1871
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Wilson Laura Adeline was born in November 1871 at Georgia.2 
Married Name As of 7 December 1892,her married name was Gilliam.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph R. Gilliam, son of Jasper Gilliam and Caroline Curtis, on 7 December 1892 at Fannin, Georgia; by W.K. Chastain, J.P.1 
Census*Wilson Laura Adeline and Joseph R. Gilliam appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Hot House District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living, mother and sister lived with him.2 

Family

Joseph R. Gilliam b. 3 Nov 1860, d. 9 Jan 1901
Children

Citations

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

Annie Gilliam1

F, b. August 1895
FatherJoseph R. Gilliam1 b. 3 Nov 1860, d. 9 Jan 1901
MotherWilson Laura Adeline1 b. Nov 1871
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Annie Gilliam was born in August 1895 at Fannin, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hot House District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Joseph R. Gilliam and Wilson Laura Adeline; ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living, mother and sister lived with him.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Essie Mae Gilliam1

F, b. 15 November 1896, d. 20 November 1901
FatherJoseph R. Gilliam1 b. 3 Nov 1860, d. 9 Jan 1901
MotherWilson Laura Adeline1 b. Nov 1871
Last Edited11 Jul 2007
Birth*Essie Mae Gilliam was born on 15 November 1896 at Fannin, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hot House District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Joseph R. Gilliam and Wilson Laura Adeline; ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living, mother and sister lived with him.1 
Death*Essie Mae Gilliam died on 20 November 1901 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 5; buried at Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House.

Jasper E. Gilliam1

M, b. May 1900
FatherJoseph R. Gilliam1 b. 3 Nov 1860, d. 9 Jan 1901
MotherWilson Laura Adeline1 b. Nov 1871
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Jasper E. Gilliam was born in May 1900 at Fannin, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hot House District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Joseph R. Gilliam and Wilson Laura Adeline; ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living, mother and sister lived with him.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

James B. Dickey1

M, b. circa 1855
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*James B. Dickey was born circa 1855 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Josephine Gilliam, daughter of Jasper Gilliam and Caroline Curtis, on 21 December 1885 at Fannin, Georgia; by Emanuel J. Henry.1 

Family

Sarah Josephine Gilliam b. 21 Mar 1857, d. 2 Oct 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House.

Jasper Arthur Dickey1

M, b. May 1890
FatherJames B. Dickey1 b. c 1855
MotherSarah Josephine Gilliam1 b. 21 Mar 1857, d. 2 Oct 1917
Last Edited12 Jul 2007
Birth*Jasper Arthur Dickey was born in May 1890 at Fannin, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Hot House District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Josephine Gilliam; ED 25, sheet 10A, divorced, 2 children, 1 living; she was listed as Sarah Gilliam.1 
(Witness) CensusJasper Arthur Dickey appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Hot House District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Sarah Josephine Gilliam; ED 33, sheet 6B, occupation manager-home farm, divorced, 2 children, 1 living.2 

Citations

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

Euzella Green1

F, b. 6 February 1917, d. 15 March 1993
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Euzella Green was born on 6 February 1917.2 
Married Name As of 23 December 1936,her married name was Setser.1 
Marriage*She married Clyde L. Setser, son of Edward W. Setser and Eulah Mae Cox, on 23 December 1936 at Fannin, Georgia; by Wade Allen, J.P.1 
Death*Euzella Green died on 15 March 1993 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, at age 76; buried at O'Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Clyde L. Setser b. 16 Feb 1917, d. 2 Oct 1982

Citations

  1. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, O'Zion.

Girtha L. Miller1

F, b. 25 September 1915, d. 19 March 1988
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Girtha L. Miller was born on 25 September 1915.2 
Married Name As of 5 January 1938,her married name was Fain.1 
Marriage*She married Luther R. Fain, son of William Robert Fain and Bertie M. Curtis, on 5 January 1938 at Gilmer, Georgia; by Willard C. Holden, Ordinary.1 
Death*Girtha L. Miller died on 19 March 1988 at Georgia at age 72.2 

Family

Luther R. Fain b. 12 Sep 1910, d. 24 Mar 1986

Citations

  1. [S1425] Jennie V. Poteet-Pitts, Gilmer County, Georgia Marriage Records, Book 6, page 297.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Bessie Worley1

F, b. 29 February 1920, d. 2 October 2004
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Bessie Worley was born on 29 February 1920.2 
Married Name As of 16 December 1939,her married name was Fain.1 
Marriage*She married Vernon Fain, son of William Robert Fain and Bertie M. Curtis, on 16 December 1939 at Gilmer, Georgia; by J. M. Nichols, Ordinary.1 
Death*Bessie Worley died on 2 October 2004 at Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, at age 84; SSDI only.2 

Family

Vernon Fain b. 10 Aug 1914, d. Dec 1971

Citations

  1. [S1425] Jennie V. Poteet-Pitts, Gilmer County, Georgia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ora Belle Clabo1

F, b. 25 October 1918, d. November 1980
Last Edited18 Nov 2012
Birth*Ora Belle Clabo was born on 25 October 1918 at Sevier, Tennessee; daughter of Ashley Clabo.1 
Married Name As of circa 1937,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married James Homer Curtis, son of Oscar Jackson Curtis and Sarah (Sallie) Jeanette Thomas, circa 1937 at Tennessee.1 
Death*Ora Belle Clabo died in November 1980 at Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, at age 62; buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.1 

Family

James Homer Curtis b. 18 Apr 1916, d. 25 May 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S1426] Larry D. Fox, Sevier Funeral Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  4. [S1256] Edith B. Little, Blount County Cemeteries, Grandview Cemetery.

Bobby Ray Curtis1

M, b. 8 July 1945, d. 7 August 1945
FatherJames Homer Curtis1 b. 18 Apr 1916, d. 25 May 1993
MotherOra Belle Clabo1 b. 25 Oct 1918, d. Nov 1980
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Bobby Ray Curtis was born on 8 July 1945 at Alcoa, Blount, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 7 August 1945 at Alcoa, Blount, Tennessee; buried at Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1426] Larry D. Fox, Sevier Funeral Records.

Paul M. Burger1

M, b. circa 1913
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Paul M. Burger was born circa 1913.1 
Marriage*He married Cleo G. Stewart, daughter of Thomas M. Stewart and Effie M. Curtis, on 1 September 1930 at Fannin, Georgia; by E. W. Chapman.1 

Family

Cleo G. Stewart b. 26 Oct 1913, d. 4 Oct 1997

Citations

  1. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.

Effie Ash1

F, b. 1900
FatherJohn M. Ash1 b. May 1854
MotherSarah E. Hall1 b. Oct 1856
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Effie Ash was born in 1900 at Fannin, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Caldwell District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of John M. Ash and Sarah E. Hall; occupation farmer, renting, married 33 years, 12 children ? living.1 
(Witness) CensusEffie Ash appeared on the census of 13 February 1920 Caldwell District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of John M. Ash and Sarah E. Hall; ED 42, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.2 

Citations

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

Oliver W. (Bud) Dodd1

M, b. 2 October 1914, d. 15 December 2000
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Oliver W. (Bud) Dodd was born on 2 October 1914 at Hamilton, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Evelyn Joy Curtis, daughter of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon, between 1935 and 1940 at Tennessee.1 
ObitOliver W. (Bud)'s obituary was published in the Daily Post Athenian on 15 December 2000:
O.W. Bud Dodd, 86, of Athens, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Hamilton County and longtime resident of McMinn County, he was a retired employee of Athens Stove Works where he had been employed for 50 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II where he was stationed in the Philippines. A son of the late William and Carrie Reeps Dodd, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Joy Curtis Dodd; two sons, Joseph E. Gene Dodd and Robert Darrell Dodd; one brother, Robert Dodd; and two sisters, Edna Caylor and Edith Norris. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters-in-law, Shelby Dodd of Athens and Carolyn Dodd of Athens; seven grandchildren, Valerie Waldrop, Joey Dodd, Kenny Dodd, Rodney Dodd, Sandra Carr, Charlie Dodd and Elizabeth Dodd; nine great-grandchildren; one expected great-great-grandchild; two brothers, R.B. Dodd of Chattanooga and J.C. Dodd of Cleveland; and two sisters, Dema Shoemaker of Cleveland and Barbara Burns of Cleveland.
Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with the Rev. Ogle Wattenbarger officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday in South Liberty Cemetery.1 
Death*He died on 15 December 2000 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 86.1 

Family

Evelyn Joy Curtis b. 20 Jul 1916, d. 8 Feb 1998

Citations

  1. [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 15 December 2000.

Harry Williams1

M, b. 1 November 1917, d. February 1984
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Harry Williams was born on 1 November 1917.1 
Marriage*He married Myrtle M. Curtis, daughter of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon, between 1935 and 1940.1 
Death*Harry Williams died in February 1984 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 66; SSDI only.1 

Family

Myrtle M. Curtis b. 28 Feb 1917, d. 2 Jul 2002

Citations

  1. [S1246] Unknown obtained from Ray Curtis, "Descendants of John Perry Curtis", Ancestral File.

Odetta Stone1

F, b. 22 August 1919, d. 1 March 2002
Last Edited22 Oct 2014
Birth*Odetta Stone was born on 22 August 1919 at Polk, Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 23 December 1933,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Melvin Curtis, son of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon, on 23 December 1933 at McMinn, Tennessee.1,2 
Census*Odetta Stone and William Melvin Curtis appeared on the census of 29 May 1940 at District 4, McMinn, Tennessee, ED 54-19, sheet 15A, occupation farm hand, renting, 3 children.3 
Death*Odetta Stone died on 1 March 2002 at Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 82.1 
ObitOdetta's obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 4 March 2002:
Odetta Stone Curtis, 82, of Etowah, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah. A native of Polk County and resident of McMinn County for most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Carrie White Stone and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She was a nurse’s aide at Woods Memorial Hospital for several years and was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Curtis; one daughter, Linda Sue Curtis, and one granddaughter, Vickie Curtis.
Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Carrie Lee Presley, Eva and Jack Blevins and Mary Newman, all of Etowah, six sons and daughters-in-law, William R. “Bill” and Sallie Curtis of Etowah, James and Wanda Curtis of Athens, Charles and Reba Curtis of Etowah, Scott and Trina Curtis of Philadelphia, Dr. Harold and Irene Curtis of Etowah and Jerry and Ellen Curtis of Bitely, Mich; 22 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one sister, Elizabeth Scoggins of Blacksbury, S.C. Funeral services were 8 p.m. Sunday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Crockett and the Rev. Wayne Fritts officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Monday in McMinn Memory Gardens with grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers.1 

Family

William Melvin Curtis b. 14 Jun 1915, d. 27 Sep 1994
Children

Citations

  1. [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 4 March 2002.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  4. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Ralph Burke1

M, b. circa 1920, d. before 2000
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Ralph Burke was born circa 1920.1 
Marriage*He married Helen E. Curtis, daughter of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon, between 1940 and 1945.1 
Death*Ralph Burke died before 2000.1 

Family

Helen E. Curtis b. 11 May 1920, d. Jan 1996

Citations

  1. [S1246] Unknown obtained from Ray Curtis, "Descendants of John Perry Curtis", Ancestral File.

Mutt Malone1

M, b. circa 1920, d. before 2000
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Mutt Malone was born circa 1920.1 
Marriage*He married Helen E. Curtis, daughter of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon, between 1950 and 1960.1 
Death*Mutt Malone died before 2000.1 

Family

Helen E. Curtis b. 11 May 1920, d. Jan 1996

Citations

  1. [S1246] Unknown obtained from Ray Curtis, "Descendants of John Perry Curtis", Ancestral File.

Donald C. Robinson1

M, b. 15 April 1920, d. 24 July 2001
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Donald C. Robinson was born on 15 April 1920.1 
Marriage*He married Helen E. Curtis, daughter of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon, before 1990.1 
ObitDonald C.'s obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 24 July 2001:
Donald C. Robinson, 81, of Englewood, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at Woods Memorial Hospital. A native of Vonore in Monroe County, he was a resident of McMinn County for most of his life. He was employed with TVA as a special equipment operator and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. A son of the late Robert N. and Pearl Jane Lemings Robinson, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and Paul Robinson; and one sister, Helen McConnell.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry and Marcia Robinson of Etowah and Alan Robinson of Englewood; one brother and sister-in-law, Guss and Iva Robinson of Athens; one sister, Glenda Sue Carpenter of Belle Flower, Calif; two stepsons, Gene Burke of Athens and Freddie Malone of Niota; five stepdaughters, Wanda Womac, Deloris Mahoney, both of Athens, Darlene Simpson, Donna Devine and Debbie Malone, all of Etowah; a special friend, Janie Puckett of Etowah; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday in the south chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with the Rev. Leon Devine and the Rev. R.C. Lemings officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday in Vonore Baptist Cemetery.2 
Death*He died on 24 July 2001 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 81; buried at the Vonore Baptist Cemetery.1 

Family

Helen E. Curtis b. 11 May 1920, d. Jan 1996

Citations

  1. [S1246] Unknown obtained from Ray Curtis, "Descendants of John Perry Curtis", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 24 July 2001.

Lena B. Howard1

F, b. 9 September 1926, d. 30 June 2005
Last Edited13 Jul 2007
Birth*Lena B. Howard was born on 9 September 1926 at McMinn, Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of between 1945 and 1955,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Wentworth (Mutt) Curtis, son of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon, between 1945 and 1955.1 
ObitLena B.'s obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 30 June 2005:
Lena Howard Curtis, 78, a native of McMinn County, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, in Carson City, Nev. following a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Bessie Howard, formerly of Athens; her ex-husband, Wentworth Mutt Curtis, formerly of Athens; and one brother, Clarence Howard. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Larry Lynch of Delano, Cathy and John
Rodgers of Dayton, Nev., and Brenda and Robert Zuschin of Montana; one son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and Cathy Curtis of California; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law,
Gilbert and Ruby Howard of Chattanooga; two sisters, Rosetta Keaton of Athens, and Anna Rank of Etowah; and several nieces and nephews. The family held a private service in Nevada. FitzHenry´s Funeral home of Carson City, Nev. was in charge of arrangements.1 
Death*She died on 30 June 2005 at Carson City, Carson City, Nevada, at age 78.1 

Family

Wentworth (Mutt) Curtis b. 10 Jun 1925, d. 20 Dec 1995

Citations

  1. [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 30 June 2005.

Earl W. Jones1

M, b. 1888
Last Edited16 Jul 2007
Birth*Earl W. Jones was born in 1888 at Tennessee.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Flora Ruth Curtis, daughter of John Perry Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Witt, on 29 October 1916 at Tennessee.2,3 
CensusEarl W. Jones and Mary Flora Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee, ED 237, sheet 4A, occupation railroad laborer, renting, 1 child at home.2 
Census*Earl W. Jones and Mary Flora Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 16A, occupation machinist helper-steam railroad, owned home valued at $2,000, 4 children at home.4 

Family

Mary Flora Ruth Curtis b. 20 Mar 1899
Children

Citations

  1. [S1246] Unknown obtained from Ray Curtis, "Descendants of John Perry Curtis", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S986] Lynn McConkey, Monroe County, Tennessee Marriages, Book Q, page 197.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.