Nancy Curtis1

F, b. October 1858
FatherJoseph (Josiah) Curtis1 b. 1820
MotherMary (Polly) Scott1 b. 1826
Last Edited12 Nov 2007
Birth*Nancy Curtis was born in October 1858 at Maryville, Blount, Tennessee.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of Joseph (Josiah) Curtis and Mary (Polly) Scott; page 147b, occupation carpenter, renting, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusNancy Curtis appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 District 6, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of Joseph (Josiah) Curtis and Mary (Polly) Scott; page 127, occupation house carpenter, James apparently owned the property, valued at $340, 4 children plus old John's second family.3 
Married Name As of circa 1880,her married name was McNeal.4 
Marriage*Nancy Curtis married James Reed McNeal, son of Rev. James McNeal and Ellen (Ella) W. Reed, circa 1880 at Tennessee.4 
Married Name As of 22 June 1896,her married name was Ault.4,5 
Marriage*Nancy Curtis married William Ault on 22 June 1896 at Knox, Tennessee.4,5 
Census*Nancy Curtis and William Ault appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at District 5, Blount, Tennessee, ED 17, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter and 3 stepchildren at home.4 
CensusNancy Curtis and William Ault appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at District 6, Blount, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son and 2 Curtis nieces at home.6 

Family 1

James Reed McNeal b. 3 Sep 1860, d. c 1893
Children

Family 2

William Ault b. Apr 1850
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1444] DAR Bonny Kate Chapter, Knox County Tennessee Marriage Records 1901-1921.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Polly (Mary) Shook1,2

F, b. 1784
Last Edited20 Nov 2011
Birth*Polly (Mary) Shook was born in 1784 at North Carolina; Census says Tennesse, which is unlikely. Shook family came from North Carolina.3 
Married Name As of 19 January 1817,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Cyrus Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis and Mary Allison, on 19 January 1817 at Blount, Tennessee; by John Waugh, J.P.1 
Census*Polly (Mary) Shook appeared on the census of 6 December 1850 at District 15, Blount, Tennessee, listed as "Mary" born in Tennessee; Sally Swaggerty, age 45 lived with her; three young Swaggerty children lived next door with Peggy Christofer and her husband John; Sally and Peggy may be her children; Cyrus does not appear in the 1850 census.2 
CensusShe and Cyrus Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 at Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, page 67, real estate valued at $100, personal $500, living with Polly, age 88, her place of birth not given, lived next to Martha, age 44, and Josiah age 10.4 

Family

Cyrus Curtis b. 1798, d. bt 1868 - 1870
Children

Citations

  1. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.

Martha (Patsy) Curtis1

F, b. circa 1799
FatherThomas Curtis1 b. 1742, d. 2 Jun 1836
MotherMary Allison b. c 1758
Last Edited5 Nov 2011
Birth*Martha (Patsy) Curtis was born circa 1799 at North Carolina.1 
Married Name As of 14 March 1817,her married name was Teffeteller.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Teffeteller on 14 March 1817 at Blount, Tennessee.1 

Family

Daniel Teffeteller b. c 1795

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Daniel Teffeteller1

M, b. circa 1795
Last Edited9 Sep 2007
Birth*Daniel Teffeteller was born circa 1795.1 
Marriage*He married Martha (Patsy) Curtis, daughter of Thomas Curtis and Mary Allison, on 14 March 1817 at Blount, Tennessee.1 

Family

Martha (Patsy) Curtis b. c 1799

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Thenia Elzenie Anderson1,2

F, b. 11 January 1852, d. 28 July 1920
Last Edited30 Dec 2007
Birth*Thenia Elzenie Anderson was born on 11 January 1852 at Blount, Tennessee; daughter of Jonathan Anderson and Sarah Cumings.3,4,5 
Married Name As of 30 May 1875,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married James M. Curtis, son of Joseph (Josiah) Curtis and Mary (Polly) Scott, on 30 May 1875 at Blount, Tennessee; by A.R. James, J.P.1 
Census*Thenia Elzenie Anderson and James M. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at District 5, Blount, Tennessee, page 99C, occupation carpenter, no children.3 
NoteB* Statement of William T. Anderson, age 39 years, a citizen of Blount County, post office address Tut, sworn on 12 January 1897 in support of Thenia’s pension application. The claimant’s means of support is from what rent she gets from a tract or piece of land in the 5th Civil District of Blount County, Tennessee, containing about 50 acres, and she is aided some by others of her friends who are not legally bound for her support. I rent out her land, and cultivate it, and know the land well, it is not productive farming land, about 40 acres of it is cleared. I would not give over thirty dollars cash rent per year for all of her land. The above is all the real estate she owns or has any interest in. The claimant owns one horse worth from thirty to thirty five dollars and one small mare worth about fifty dollars, one cow worth about twelve or fifteen dollars, and she has some household and kitchen furniture, but none of her personal property brings her any income, and the above is all the property of every kind she owns.6 
CensusThenia Elzenie Anderson appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at District 5, Blount, Tennessee, ED 16, sheet 2A, no occupation given, owned home widowed, 1 child, 1 living, Sarah Anderson lived with her.7 
Census*She appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at District 5, Blount, Tennessee, ED 19, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 0/0 children, yet Nellie was listed as her daughter; her mother Sarah Anderson lived with her.8 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at District 5, Blount, Tennessee, ED 19, sheet 3A, occupation farmer-truck farm, owned home, widowed, 1 daughter.9 
Death*She died on 28 July 1920 at Blount, Tennessee, at age 68; informant W.T. Anderson of Maryville; buried at Middlesettlement United Methodist Church Cemetery.4,2 

Family

James M. Curtis b. 6 Dec 1841, d. 19 Jul 1894
Child

Citations

  1. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1256] Edith B. Little, Blount County Cemeteries, Middlesettlement.
  5. [S1388] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Death Records Index.
  6. [S1494] "Military Service and Pension File Records of James H. Curtis (Blount County, Tennessee)."
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Dorcas Pate1

F, b. 1845, d. 5 January 1910
Last Edited3 Oct 2007
Birth*Dorcas Pate was born in 1845 at Tennessee.2,3 
Married Name As of 2 January 1867,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married William Henry Curtis, son of Joseph (Josiah) Curtis and Mary (Polly) Scott, on 2 January 1867 at Blount, Tennessee; by M. McTeer, J.P.1 
CensusDorcas Pate and William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 25 July 1870 at District 6, Blount, Tennessee, page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, no children at home.4 
Census*Dorcas Pate and William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at District 6, Blount, Tennessee, page 106A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.5 
CensusDorcas Pate and William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 at District 5, Blount, Tennessee, ED 17, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 5 children, 3 living.2 
Death*Dorcas Pate died on 5 January 1910 at Blount, Tennessee; buried at Laurel Bank Baptist Church Cemetery.3 

Family

William Henry Curtis b. 3 Nov 1844, d. 5 Jul 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1256] Edith B. Little, Blount County Cemeteries, Laurel Bank.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1270] Blount County Book Committee, Blount County Tennessee Heritage, Family Number 495.

James Madison Curtis1,2

M, b. 14 August 1877, d. 23 July 1936
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 3 Nov 1844, d. 5 Jul 1929
MotherDorcas Pate1 b. 1845, d. 5 Jan 1910
Last Edited19 Nov 2011
Birth*James Madison Curtis was born on 14 August 1877 at Blount, Tennessee.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 District 6, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate; page 106A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusJames Madison Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 District 5, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate; ED 17, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 5 children, 3 living.5 
Marriage*James Madison Curtis married Sally Scudgeons on 27 June 1906 at Blount, Tennessee; by M.T. Bailey, J.P.6 
Divorce*James Madison Curtis and Sally Scudgeons were divorced on 17 June 1909 at Blount, Tennessee; filed 22 May 1909.7 
(Witness) CensusJames Madison Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 District 5, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of William Henry Curtis; ED 19, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 1 son and grandchildren Helen (18) and Charlie (14) Ault living with him--bad image.8 
Marriage*James Madison Curtis married Susan Barger on 6 May 1913 at Tennessee; prior marriage to Marley.9 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 James Madison Curtis registered for the draft at RFD 2, Maryville, Blount, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself, as a farmer, wife Susie.2 
CensusHe and Susan Barger appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at District 5, Blount, Tennessee, ED 19, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children a nephew Ular Barger (16) at home.9 
Census*James Madison Curtis and Susan Barger appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Miser Station District, Blount, Tennessee, ED 5, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children and stepmother at home.10 
Death*James Madison Curtis died on 23 July 1936 at Blount, Tennessee, at age 58; buried at Laurel Bank Baptist Church Cemetery.1,3,11 

Family 1

Sally Scudgeons b. c 1880
Child

Family 2

Susan Barger b. 26 Oct 1880, d. a 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S1270] Blount County Book Committee, Blount County Tennessee Heritage, Family Number 495.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1256] Edith B. Little, Blount County Cemeteries, Laurel Bank.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  7. [S1515] Jr. Albert W. Dockter, Blount County Tennessee Chancery Records.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  11. [S1388] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Death Records Index.

Lillie Jane Curtis1,2

F, b. 12 March 1871, d. June 1944
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 3 Nov 1844, d. 5 Jul 1929
MotherDorcas Pate1 b. 1845, d. 5 Jan 1910
Last Edited29 Oct 2007
Birth*Lillie Jane Curtis was born on 12 March 1871 at Blount, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 District 6, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate; page 106A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 3 October 1891,her married name was Ault.3 
Marriage*Lillie Jane Curtis married William Ault on 3 October 1891 at Blount, Tennessee; by Ignatius Jones, J.P.3 
Marriage*Lillie Jane Curtis married James Ault on 6 June 1897 at Blount, Tennessee; by Ignatius Jones, J.P.3 
Census*Lillie Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at District 2, Loudon, Tennessee, ED 136, sheet 4A, occupation servant, private family, renting, widowed, 2 children, 2 living, 1 stepduaghter lived with her.4 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Lenoir City, Loudon, Tennessee, ED 149, sheet 11A, no occupation, widowed, living with Eva and Charles Neely.5 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Lenoir City, Loudon, Tennessee, ED 5, sheet 11B, widowed, private servant in the home of James Hair.6 
Death*She died in June 1944 at Lenoir City, Loudon, Tennessee, at age 73.2 

Family 1

William Ault b. c 1870, d. c 1896
Children

Family 2

James Ault b. c 1870, d. 6 Jul 1903

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1516] Carolyn Whitaker (ID I80604), "Click Family", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

William Ault1

M, b. circa 1870, d. circa 1896
Last Edited3 Oct 2007
Birth*William Ault was born circa 1870 at Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Lillie Jane Curtis, daughter of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate, on 3 October 1891 at Blount, Tennessee; by Ignatius Jones, J.P.1 
Death*William Ault died circa 1896 at Blount, Tennessee.1 

Family

Lillie Jane Curtis b. 12 Mar 1871, d. Jun 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

James Ault1

M, b. circa 1870, d. 6 July 1903
Last Edited3 Oct 2007
Birth*James Ault was born circa 1870 at Blount, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Lillie Jane Curtis, daughter of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate, on 6 June 1897 at Blount, Tennessee; by Ignatius Jones, J.P.1 
Death*James Ault died on 6 July 1903 at Virtue, Knox, Tennessee.2 

Family

Lillie Jane Curtis b. 12 Mar 1871, d. Jun 1944

Citations

  1. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  2. [S1516] Carolyn Whitaker (ID I80604), "Click Family", Ancestral File.

Minnie Ellen Curtis1,2

F, b. 23 February 1872, d. 23 February 1945
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 3 Nov 1844, d. 5 Jul 1929
MotherDorcas Pate1 b. 1845, d. 5 Jan 1910
Last Edited29 Oct 2007
Birth*Minnie Ellen Curtis was born on 23 February 1872 at Blount, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 District 6, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate; page 106A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 29 March 1890,her married name was Davis.3 
Marriage*Minnie Ellen Curtis married Terrence Wolford Davis on 29 March 1890 at Blount, Tennessee; by R.P. McReynolds, J.P.3 
Census*Minnie Ellen Curtis and Terrence Wolford Davis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at District 18, Roane, Tennessee, ED 114, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, married 11 years, 4 children, 3 living.4 
CensusMinnie Ellen Curtis and Terrence Wolford Davis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at District 2, Roane, Tennessee, ED 149, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, renting, married 19 years, 9 children, 8 living.5 
CensusMinnie Ellen Curtis and Terrence Wolford Davis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at District 2, Roane, Tennessee, ED 160, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, no ownership given, 8 children at home.6 
CensusMinnie Ellen Curtis and Terrence Wolford Davis appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at District 2, Roane, Tennessee, ED 7, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.7 
Death*Minnie Ellen Curtis died on 23 February 1945 at Tennessee at age 73.2 

Family

Terrence Wolford Davis b. 27 Oct 1865, d. 3 Jul 1937
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1516] Carolyn Whitaker (ID I80604), "Click Family", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Terrence Wolford Davis1,2

M, b. 27 October 1865, d. 3 July 1937
Last Edited29 Oct 2007
Birth*Terrence Wolford Davis was born on 27 October 1865 at Tennessee.1,2 
Marriage*He married Minnie Ellen Curtis, daughter of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate, on 29 March 1890 at Blount, Tennessee; by R.P. McReynolds, J.P.1 
Census*Terrence Wolford Davis and Minnie Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at District 18, Roane, Tennessee, ED 114, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, married 11 years, 4 children, 3 living.3 
CensusTerrence Wolford Davis and Minnie Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at District 2, Roane, Tennessee, ED 149, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, renting, married 19 years, 9 children, 8 living.4 
CensusTerrence Wolford Davis and Minnie Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at District 2, Roane, Tennessee, ED 160, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, no ownership given, 8 children at home.5 
CensusTerrence Wolford Davis and Minnie Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at District 2, Roane, Tennessee, ED 7, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.6 
Death*Terrence Wolford Davis died on 3 July 1937 at Tennessee at age 71.2 

Family

Minnie Ellen Curtis b. 23 Feb 1872, d. 23 Feb 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  2. [S1516] Carolyn Whitaker (ID I80604), "Click Family", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Curtis1

M, b. February 1880, d. between 1881 and 1900
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 3 Nov 1844, d. 5 Jul 1929
MotherDorcas Pate1 b. 1845, d. 5 Jan 1910
Last Edited3 Oct 2007
Birth*John Curtis was born in February 1880 at Blount, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 District 6, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Dorcas Pate; page 106A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 
DeathAp*John Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1881 and 1900 at Blount, Tennessee, no further record.2 

Citations

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

Nellie Curtis1

F, b. October 1894
FatherJames M. Curtis1 b. 6 Dec 1841, d. 19 Jul 1894
MotherThenia Elzenie Anderson1 b. 11 Jan 1852, d. 28 Jul 1920
Last Edited15 Sep 2007
Birth*Nellie Curtis was born in October 1894 at Blount, Tennessee; although Nellie was listed as a daughter in three census reports, she was not listed in Thenia's pension application.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 District 5, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of Thenia Elzenie Anderson; ED 16, sheet 2A, no occupation given, owned home widowed, 1 child, 1 living, Sarah Anderson lived with her.1 
(Witness) CensusNellie Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 District 5, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of Thenia Elzenie Anderson; ED 19, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 0/0 children, yet Nellie was listed as her daughter; her mother Sarah Anderson lived with her.3 
(Witness) CensusNellie Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 District 5, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of Thenia Elzenie Anderson; ED 19, sheet 3A, occupation farmer-truck farm, owned home, widowed, 1 daughter.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1486] "Military File of John M. Curtis."
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Eliza Grear1

F, b. 1841
Last Edited2 Oct 2007
Birth*Eliza Grear was born in 1841 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 14 September 1862,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married John Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis and Mary Allison, on 14 September 1862 at Blount, Tennessee; by Samuel Pride, J.P.1 
Census*Eliza Grear and John Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at District 9, Blount, Tennessee, page 158, occupation retired house carpenter, second marriage, one son, living with Joseph (taken 16 August 1870.)2 

Family

John Curtis b. bt 1788 - 1790, d. bt Jul 1870 - Aug 1870
Child

Citations

  1. [S1286] Brown, Gafford and Mize Little, Blount County Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

William (Will) Curtis1,2

M, b. 1865, d. 25 January 1916
FatherJohn Curtis1 b. bt 1788 - 1790, d. bt Jul 1870 - Aug 1870
MotherEliza Grear1 b. 1841
Last Edited19 Nov 2011
Birth*William (Will) Curtis was born in 1865 at Blount, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 District 9, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of John Curtis and Eliza Grear; page 158, occupation retired house carpenter, second marriage, one son, living with Joseph (taken 16 August 1870.)1 
Death*William (Will) Curtis died on 25 January 1916 at County House, Blount, Tennessee; apparently single; buried at the County Farm.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1388] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Death Records Index.

William E. Huggins1

M, b. 14 October 1921, d. 27 October 1985
Last Edited15 Sep 2007
Birth*William E. Huggins was born on 14 October 1921.2 
Death*He died on 27 October 1985 at Englewood, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 64; buried at Prospect Cemetery.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1405] Dee Higgins, "Haney Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1057] McNairy County Tennessee GenWeb, McNairy County Cemeteries, Prospect.