Dora Loretta Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 22 October 1868, d. 4 August 1930
FatherJohn Curtis4,2 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood4,2 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*Dora Loretta Curtis was born on 22 October 1868 at Macon, North Carolina.4,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 27 July 1870 Wikle's Store P.O., Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 329b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $315, 4 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusDora Loretta Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Cherry Log District, Gilmer, Georgia, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 607B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.5 
Married Name As of 8 April 1890,her married name was Brundage.6,7 
Marriage*Dora Loretta Curtis married Edway Brundage on 8 April 1890 at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado.6,7 
Census*Dora Loretta Curtis and Edway Brundage appeared on the census of 24 June 1900 at Gillett, Teller, Colorado, ED 125, sheet 2A, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 10 years, 1 child, 1 living.8 
Census*Dora Loretta Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Cameron, Teller, Colorado, ED 184, sheet 1A, occupation school janitor (Walter was a musician), renting, married 20 years, 1 child, 1 living, no husband present.6 
Married Name As of between 1911 and 1919,her married name was Crosby.7,9 
Marriage*She married John K. Crosby between 1911 and 1919.7,9 
Census*Dora Loretta Curtis and John K. Crosby appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 at Bountiful, Davis, Utah, ED 50, sheet 12A, no occupation, owned home, no children.10 
CensusDora Loretta Curtis and John K. Crosby appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Bountiful, Davis, Utah, ED 1, sheet 4B, occupation laborer-laundry, owned home valued at $2,000, no children.11 
Death*Dora Loretta Curtis died on 4 August 1930 at Bountiful, Davis, Utah, at age 61; buried at the City Cemetery in Salt Lake City.12 

Family 1

Edway Brundage b. Aug 1857
Child

Family 2

John K. Crosby b. 14 Oct 1857, d. 24 Jun 1930

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  3. [S1649] Bureau of Vital Statistics State of Colorado, Colorado Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  8. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File, from obituary of Rufina Curtis.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  12. [S1658] Utah Department of Health, Utah Death Certificates.

Alby A. Curtis1,2

F, b. 20 December 1869, d. 30 March 1930
FatherJohn Curtis3,2 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood3,2 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*Alby A. Curtis was born on 20 December 1869 at Macon, North Carolina.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 27 July 1870 Wikle's Store P.O., Smiths Bridge, Macon, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 329b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $315, 4 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusAlby A. Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Cherry Log District, Gilmer, Georgia, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 607B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.5 
Married Name As of 13 June 1888,her married name was Snoddy.6 
Marriage*Alby A. Curtis married John Snoddy on 13 June 1888 at Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado.6 
Census*Alby A. Curtis and John Snoddy appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Niobara Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.7 
CensusAlby A. Curtis and John Snoddy appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Reno Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, ED 207, sheet 2A, occupation ranching (sheep?), owned ranch, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.8 
Land Sale* On 5 April 1915 Alby A. Curtis and John Snoddy sold land at Sheridan, Nebraska, to Emilie Bauer for $3,033 the undivided 7/9th interest in a 600 acre tract in Sheridan County (lying partly in Sections 21, 27, 25) formerly owned by Rufina Curtis, dec'd.9 
CensusAlby A. Curtis and John Snoddy appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 272, sheet 9B, occupation insurance, no children at home.10 
Death*Alby A. Curtis died on 30 March 1930 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, at age 60; buried at the Alliance Cemetery.6,4 

Family

John Snoddy b. 1 May 1860, d. 8 Apr 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1661] Bureau of Health, Division of Vital Statistics State of Nebraska, Certificate of Death.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1663] Deeds Among Heirs of Rufilna Curtis Various, unknown repository.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Robert Lee Curtis1,2

M, b. 1 June 1872, d. 30 September 1953
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood1,2 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited26 Dec 2020
Birth*Robert Lee Curtis was born on 1 June 1872 at Blue Ridge, Gilmer, Georgia.1,2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Cherry Log District, Gilmer, Georgia, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 607B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.1 
Marriage*Robert Lee Curtis married Maude Fowler on 17 November 1896 at Morgan, Tennessee.5 
Census*Robert Lee Curtis and Maude Fowler appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 3, Scott, Tennessee, ED 128, sheet 8A, occupation day laborer, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.6 
Land Sale* On 7 May 1913 Robert Lee Curtis sold land at Sheridan, Nebraska, to Joseph H. Curtis for $112.50, his undivided interest in a 600 acre tract in Sheridan County (lying partly in Sections 21, 27, 25) formerly owned by Rufina Curtis, dec'd. Robert was single; place of residence unknown, but he executed the deed in Pueblo.7 
Death*He died on 30 September 1953 at San Bernardino, California, at age 81.8,9,10 

Family

Maude Fowler b. 5 Dec 1880, d. a 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  3. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death certificate.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1663] Deeds Among Heirs of Rufilna Curtis Various, unknown repository.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1639] Mathew Young, "Mathew Young", Ancestral File.
  10. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

Joseph Hannibal Curtis1,2

M, b. 1 April 1874, d. 17 April 1940
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood1,2 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*Joseph Hannibal Curtis was born on 1 April 1874 at Gilmer, Georgia.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Cherry Log District, Gilmer, Georgia, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 607B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.1 
CensusJoseph Hannibal Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Victor, Teller, Colorado, ED 133, sheet 6A, occupation foreman of ____, owned home, single, Harley Lived with him; a John D. Curtis lived nearby.5 
Marriage*He married Anna Baker on 29 October 1900 at Globeville, Denver, Colorado.6 
Census*Joseph Hannibal Curtis appeared on the census of 1910 living apart from family, not found in 1910 census.7 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Joseph Hannibal Curtis registered for the draft at 120 West 3rd, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; at the time, he was employed by himself as a baker, wife Mrs. J.H. Curtis; described as tall and stout, black hair and blue eyes.8 
Census*He and Anna Baker appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 158, sheet 4A, occupation retail merchant-grocery store, renting-$15 month, no children at home; listed as "John H." Curtis.9 
Death*Joseph Hannibal Curtis died on 17 April 1940 at 634 13th Street, Denver, Denver, Colorado, at age 66; occupation grocery proprietor; buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver.10,4 

Family

Anna Baker b. 7 Mar 1872, d. 18 Feb 1965
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880-1930.
  4. [S1649] Bureau of Vital Statistics State of Colorado, Colorado Death Certificates.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1613] Jordan Dodd, Colorado Marriages - Mesa, Arapahoe and Boulder Counties.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.

William Lawrence Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 1 April 1874, d. 15 October 1933
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood1,2 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*William Lawrence Curtis was born on 1 April 1874 at Gilmer, Georgia.1,2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Cherry Log District, Gilmer, Georgia, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 607B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.1 
Marriage*William Lawrence Curtis married Minnie Squires on 5 September 1897 at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; by Jesse Craig, MG.5,6 
Census*William Lawrence Curtis and Minnie Squires appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, ED 94, sheet 17A, occupation crucible maker, owned home, married 2 years, no children.5 
Land Sale* On 7 May 1913 William Lawrence Curtis and Minnie Squires sold land at Sheridan, Nebraska, to Joseph H. Curtis for $112.50, the undivided interest in a 600 acre tract in Sheridan County (lying partly in Sections 21, 27, 25) formerly owned by Rufina Curtis, dec'd.7 
DraftWW1* On 6 September 1918 William Lawrence Curtis registered for the draft at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; at the time, he was employed by Denver and Rio Grande Railroad as a steel car repairman, wife Minnie.3 
CensusHe and Minnie Squires appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, ED 204, sheet 3A, occupation welder-railroad, owned home, 5 children at home.8 
CensusWilliam Lawrence Curtis and Minnie Squires appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation odd jobs-brick yard, owned home valued at $1,200, radio, 2 children at home.9 
Death*William Lawrence Curtis died on 15 October 1933 at 2615 North Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, at age 59; occupation laborer-Standard Fire & Brick Company; buried at Mountain View Cemetery.4 

Family

Minnie Squires b. Feb 1875
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1649] Bureau of Vital Statistics State of Colorado, Colorado Death Certificates.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  7. [S1663] Deeds Among Heirs of Rufilna Curtis Various, unknown repository.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Emma A. Curtis1,2

F, b. 5 April 1876, d. 24 April 1940
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood1,2 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*Emma A. Curtis was born on 5 April 1876 at Gilmer, Georgia; death certificate says 1878.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Cherry Log District, Gilmer, Georgia, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 607B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusEmma A. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Globeville, Arapahoe, Colorado, in the household of Rufina A. Leatherwood; ED 153, sheet 12A, no occupation, widowed, 12 children, 11 living, 2 at home.4 
Married Name As of 14 June 1900,her married name was Wanner.5 
Marriage*Emma A. Curtis married Eugene J. Wanner on 14 June 1900 at Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado.5 
Census*Emma A. Curtis and Eugene J. Wanner appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 74, sheet 8A, ED 74, sheet 8A, occupation gardener, married 10 years, 1 child, 1 living.6 
CensusEmma A. Curtis and Eugene J. Wanner appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 103, sheet 17A, occupation laborer-city, owned home, 4 children.7 
CensusEmma A. Curtis and Eugene J. Wanner appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 46, sheet 19B, occupation street cleaner-highway department, owned home valued at $2,000, 4 children at home.8 
Death*Emma A. Curtis died on 24 April 1940 at 1231 Inca, Denver, Denver, Colorado, at age 64; buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.5,3 
NoteB* Also a prior marriage to Oscar Mayfield.5 

Family

Eugene J. Wanner b. 1871
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  3. [S1649] Bureau of Vital Statistics State of Colorado, Colorado Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

David W. Curtis1,2

M, b. 1 July 1877
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood1,2 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*David W. Curtis was born on 1 July 1877 at Gilmer, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Cherry Log District, Gilmer, Georgia, in the household of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood; page 607B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.1 
Land Sale* On 3 March 1913 David W. Curtis sold land at Sheridan, Nebraska, to Joseph H. Curtis for $100, his undivided interest in a 600 acre tract in Sheridan County (lying partly in Sections 21, 27, 25) formerly owned by Rufina Curtis, dec'd.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  3. [S1663] Deeds Among Heirs of Rufilna Curtis Various, unknown repository.

Harley T. Curtis1

M, b. 25 December 1879, d. 23 February 1903
FatherJohn Curtis2,1 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood1 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited26 Apr 2009
Birth*Harley T. Curtis was born on 25 December 1879 at Gilmer, Georgia; not present in 1880 census.1 
Census*He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Victor, Teller, Colorado, ED 133, sheet 6A, occupation laborer, single, living with Joseph.3 
Death*He died on 23 February 1903 at Globeville, Arapahoe, Colorado, at age 23; murdered; buried at Riverside Cemetery.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  2. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1649] Bureau of Vital Statistics State of Colorado, Colorado Death Certificates.

Barnum A. Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 25 March 1881
FatherJohn Curtis1 b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 13 Aug 1920
MotherRufina A. Leatherwood1 b. 23 Jul 1844, d. 24 Sep 1904
Last Edited13 Sep 2008
Birth*Barnum A. Curtis was born on 25 March 1881 at Gilmer, Georgia; 25 March 1878 in draft registration, which is incorrect; he did not appear in the 1880 census.1,2 
Name Variation As of 25 March 1881, Barnum A. Curtis was also known as Bynum Curtis.4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Globeville, Arapahoe, Colorado, in the household of Rufina A. Leatherwood; ED 153, sheet 12A, no occupation, widowed, 12 children, 11 living, 2 at home.5 
Marriage*Barnum A. Curtis married Adelaide (Adeline, Addie) Prude on 10 April 1907 at Golden, Jefferson, Colorado.6 
Land Sale* On 6 February 1914 Barnum A. Curtis and Adelaide (Adeline, Addie) Prude sold land at Sheridan, Nebraska, to Joseph H. Curtis for $100, the undivided interest in a 600 acre tract in Sheridan County (lying partly in Sections 21, 27, 25) formerly owned by Rufina Curtis, dec'd. They resided in Pueblo, Colorado at the time.3 
Divorce*Barnum A. Curtis and Adelaide (Adeline, Addie) Prude were divorced on 29 November 1916 at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Barnum A. Curtis registered for the draft at Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; at the time, he was employed by listed as mentally unqualified for the draft; nearest relative W.L. Curtis of Pueblo.2 
NoteB* Bynum attended Joseph's funeral in Denver on 17 April 1940; no further record.6 

Family

Adelaide (Adeline, Addie) Prude b. 1879
Children

Citations

  1. [S1662] Holy Bible.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1663] Deeds Among Heirs of Rufilna Curtis Various, unknown repository.
  4. [S1641] M. Hammond, "Research Files of M. Hammond", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.

John Snoddy1

M, b. 1 May 1860, d. 8 April 1935
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*John Snoddy was born on 1 May 1860 at Jackson, Iowa; parents born in Ireland.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alby A. Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood, on 13 June 1888 at Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado.1 
Census*John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Niobara Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.3 
CensusJohn Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Reno Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, ED 207, sheet 2A, occupation ranching (sheep?), owned ranch, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.4 
Land Sale* On 5 April 1915 John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis sold land at Sheridan, Nebraska, to Emilie Bauer for $3,033 the undivided 7/9th interest in a 600 acre tract in Sheridan County (lying partly in Sections 21, 27, 25) formerly owned by Rufina Curtis, dec'd.5 
CensusJohn Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 272, sheet 9B, occupation insurance, no children at home.6 
Census*John Snoddy appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 2, sheet 17B, occupation real estate agent, owned home, married but living alone.7 
Death*He died on 8 April 1935 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, at age 74.1 

Family

Alby A. Curtis b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 30 Mar 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1663] Deeds Among Heirs of Rufilna Curtis Various, unknown repository.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Florence Snoddy1

F, b. 9 August 1889, d. 28 January 1957
FatherJohn Snoddy1 b. 1 May 1860, d. 8 Apr 1935
MotherAlby A. Curtis1 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 30 Mar 1930
Last Edited13 Jul 2008
Birth*Florence Snoddy was born on 9 August 1889 at Panama, Shelby, Iowa.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Niobara Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.2 
Married Name As of circa 1907,her married name was Showers.1 
Marriage*Florence Snoddy married William Henry Showers circa 1907 at Nebraska.1,3 
Census*Florence Snoddy and William Henry Showers appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 6, sheet 6A, occupation plumber-general practice, renting, married 2 years, 1 child.3 
(Witness) CensusFlorence Snoddy appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Reno Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; ED 207, sheet 2A, occupation ranching (sheep?), owned ranch, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.3 
CensusFlorence Snoddy and William Henry Showers appeared on the census of 7 February 1920 at District 13, Fremont, Wyoming, ED 56, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.4 
CensusFlorence Snoddy and William Henry Showers appeared on the census of 6 May 1930 at District 5, Sublette, Wyoming, ED 8, sheet 1B, occupation farm operator, owned farm, 3 children at home.4 
Death*Florence Snoddy died on 28 January 1957 at San Bruno, San Francisco, California, at age 67; death occurred in San Mateo County.1,5 

Family

William Henry Showers b. 2 Jun 1887, d. Aug 1970
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

Ella Snoddy1

F, b. 19 December 1891, d. 2 April 1971
FatherJohn Snoddy1 b. 1 May 1860, d. 8 Apr 1935
MotherAlby A. Curtis1 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 30 Mar 1930
Last Edited29 Jul 2008
Birth*Ella Snoddy was born on 19 December 1891 at Shelby, Iowa.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Niobara Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.4 
Married Name As of circa 1909,her married name was Matz.1 
Marriage*Ella Snoddy married Otto W. Matz circa 1909 at Nebraska.1 
Census*Ella Snoddy appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Box Butte Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 8, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, married 1 year, 1 child.3 
CensusShe and Otto W. Matz appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Box Butte Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 8, sheet 1B, occupation farmer owned farm, married 1 year, 1 child.3 
(Witness) CensusElla Snoddy appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Reno Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; ED 207, sheet 2A, occupation ranching (sheep?), owned ranch, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.3 
Census*Ella Snoddy and Otto W. Matz appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Lake Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 5 children at home.5 
CensusElla Snoddy and Otto W. Matz appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 at Box Butte Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 5, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.6 
Death*Ella Snoddy died on 2 April 1971 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, at age 79; married Otto Matz.1 

Family

Otto W. Matz b. 9 Nov 1889, d. Jun 1971
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

May Snoddy1

F, b. 8 April 1892, d. 4 September 1984
FatherJohn Snoddy1 b. 1 May 1860, d. 8 Apr 1935
MotherAlby A. Curtis1 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 30 Mar 1930
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*May Snoddy was born on 8 April 1892 at Wayne, Nebraska.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Niobara Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.2 
(Witness) CensusMay Snoddy appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Reno Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; ED 207, sheet 2A, occupation ranching (sheep?), owned ranch, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.3 
Married Name As of 30 October 1912,her married name was Rowland.1 
Marriage*May Snoddy married Peter Rowland on 30 October 1912 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska.1 
Census*May Snoddy and Peter Rowland appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.4 
Death*May Snoddy died on 4 September 1984 at Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, at age 92.1 

Family

Peter Rowland b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Peter Rowland1

M, b. 3 December 1882, d. 22 December 1959
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*Peter Rowland was born on 3 December 1882 at Wapello, Iowa.1 
Marriage*He married May Snoddy, daughter of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis, on 30 October 1912 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska.1 
Census*Peter Rowland and May Snoddy appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.2 
Death*Peter Rowland died on 22 December 1959 at Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, at age 77.1 

Family

May Snoddy b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

John P. (Jack) Rowland1,2

M, b. 19 October 1915, d. 3 January 1963
FatherPeter Rowland1 b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
MotherMay Snoddy1 b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Last Edited12 Sep 2008
Birth*John P. (Jack) Rowland was born on 19 October 1915 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, in the household of Peter Rowland and May Snoddy; ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.2 
Marriage*John P. (Jack) Rowland married Glenda Morse between 1940 and 1950.1 
Death*John P. (Jack) Rowland died on 3 January 1963 at Fort Carson, El Paso, Colorado, at age 47; died in Denver.1 

Family

Glenda Morse b. c 1920

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Glenda Morse1

F, b. circa 1920
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
Birth*Glenda Morse was born circa 1920.1 
Married Name As of between 1940 and 1950,her married name was Rowland.1 
Marriage*She married John P. (Jack) Rowland, son of Peter Rowland and May Snoddy, between 1940 and 1950.1 

Family

John P. (Jack) Rowland b. 19 Oct 1915, d. 3 Jan 1963

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.

Mary Alby Rowland1

F, b. 24 November 1917, d. 12 June 1966
FatherPeter Rowland1 b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
MotherMay Snoddy1 b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Last Edited10 Jul 2008
Birth*Mary Alby Rowland was born on 24 November 1917 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, in the household of Peter Rowland and May Snoddy; ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.2 
Death*Mary Alby Rowland died on 12 June 1966 at Cody, Park, Wyoming, at age 48; married Leo Kelly.1 

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Edith M. Rowland1,2

F, b. 17 July 1928, d. 2 February 1991
FatherPeter Rowland1 b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
MotherMay Snoddy1 b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Last Edited13 Jul 2008
Birth*Edith M. Rowland was born on 17 July 1928 at Gillette, Campbell, Wyoming.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, in the household of Peter Rowland and May Snoddy; ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.2 
Married Name As of circa 1950,her married name was Larsen.1 
Marriage*Edith M. Rowland married Stanley G. Larsen circa 1950.1 
Death*Edith M. Rowland died on 2 February 1991 at Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, at age 62; married Stanley Larsen.1 

Family

Stanley G. Larsen b. 16 Nov 1923, d. 29 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Etta B. Rowland1,2

F, b. 17 July 1928
FatherPeter Rowland1 b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
MotherMay Snoddy1 b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
Birth*Etta B. Rowland was born on 17 July 1928 at Gillette, Campbell, Wyoming; married Richard Hammer, 5 children.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, in the household of Peter Rowland and May Snoddy; ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ethel F. Rowland1

F, b. 4 October 1913, d. 11 June 1995
FatherPeter Rowland1 b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
MotherMay Snoddy1 b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Last Edited15 Dec 2009
Birth*Ethel F. Rowland was born on 4 October 1913 at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; married Harold Kirby.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, in the household of Peter Rowland and May Snoddy; ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.3 
Married Name As of circa 1935,her married name was Kirby.1 
Marriage*Ethel F. Rowland married Harold C. Kirby circa 1935.1 
Death*Ethel F. Rowland died on 11 June 1995 at Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, at age 81.2 

Family

Harold C. Kirby b. 24 Sep 1906, d. 25 May 1988

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Kenneth J. Rowland1

M, b. 10 January 1921, d. 3 July 2003
FatherPeter Rowland1 b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
MotherMay Snoddy1 b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
Birth*Kenneth J. Rowland was born on 10 January 1921 at Campbell, Wyoming; married Fairbrother.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Precinct 16, Campbell, Nebraska, in the household of Peter Rowland and May Snoddy; ED 16, sheet 1B, occupation rancher-stock raising, owned real estate, 6 children at home.3 
Death*Kenneth J. Rowland died on 3 July 2003 at Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, at age 82.2 

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Evelyn Rowland1

F, b. circa 1931
FatherPeter Rowland1 b. 3 Dec 1882, d. 22 Dec 1959
MotherMay Snoddy1 b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 4 Sep 1984
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
Birth*Evelyn Rowland was born circa 1931 at Wyoming.1 

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.

Joe Snoddy1

M, b. 12 May 1894, d. 19 December 1970
FatherJohn Snoddy1 b. 1 May 1860, d. 8 Apr 1935
MotherAlby A. Curtis1 b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 30 Mar 1930
Last Edited18 Aug 2008
Birth*Joe Snoddy was born on 12 May 1894 at Wayne, Nebraska; SSDI says 12 March 1895; draft registration says 12 March 1893; Hammer file says 12 May 1894.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Niobara Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.4 
(Witness) CensusJoe Snoddy appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Reno Precinct, Sheridan, Nebraska, in the household of John Snoddy and Alby A. Curtis; ED 207, sheet 2A, occupation ranching (sheep?), owned ranch, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.5 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Joe Snoddy registered for the draft at Moorhead, Powder River, Montana; at the time, he was employed by himself as a rancher and farmer, single.3 
Marriage*He married Susan Hunter circa 1919 at Montana.1 
Census*Joe Snoddy and Susan Hunter appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at District 7, Powder River, Montana, ED 104, sheet 8A, occupation stock raiser-stock farm, owned farm, no children.6 
CensusJoe Snoddy and Susan Hunter appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at District 8, Powder River, Montana, ED 6, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.7 
Death*Joe Snoddy died on 19 December 1970 at Sheridan, Wyoming, at age 76.1 

Family

Susan Hunter b. c 1891, d. 11 Sep 1965

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Anna Baker1,2

F, b. 7 March 1872, d. 18 February 1965
Last Edited11 Jul 2008
Birth*Anna Baker was born on 7 March 1872 at Bay City, Bay, Michigan.1 
Married Name As of 20 October 1900,her married name was Curtis.2 
Marriage*She married Joseph Hannibal Curtis, son of John Curtis and Rufina A. Leatherwood, on 29 October 1900 at Globeville, Denver, Colorado.2 
Census*Anna Baker appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 187, sheet 1A, occupation servant in a private home where she resided without her family; married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 
Census*She and Joseph Hannibal Curtis appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 158, sheet 4A, occupation retail merchant-grocery store, renting-$15 month, no children at home; listed as "John H." Curtis.4 
Death*Anna Baker died on 18 February 1965 at Reno, Washoe, Nevada, at age 92.1 

Family

Joseph Hannibal Curtis b. 1 Apr 1874, d. 17 Apr 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1613] Jordan Dodd, Colorado Marriages - Mesa, Arapahoe and Boulder Counties.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Edward Monroe Curtis Sr.1,2

M, b. 17 July 1901, d. 31 January 1970
FatherJoseph Hannibal Curtis1 b. 1 Apr 1874, d. 17 Apr 1940
MotherAnna Baker1 b. 7 Mar 1872, d. 18 Feb 1965
Last Edited25 Jun 2016
Birth*Edward Monroe Curtis Sr. was born on 17 July 1901 at Victor, Teller, Colorado.1 
Census*He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 193, sheet 5A, living with Frank and Maggie Crane, attending school.3 
Marriage*He married Audrey Ioma Pilling on 29 January 1925 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.1 
Census*Edward Monroe Curtis Sr. and Audrey Ioma Pilling appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, ED 10, sheet 7B, occupation draftsman-oil works, renting-$45 month, 2 children.4 
Death*Edward Monroe Curtis Sr. died on 31 January 1970 at San Juan, Puerto Rico, at age 68; buried in Beaumont, Texas.1 

Family

Audrey Ioma Pilling b. 23 Nov 1903, d. 9 Jan 1975
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record of Edward Monroe Curtis, Jr.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Audrey Ioma Pilling1

F, b. 23 November 1903, d. 9 January 1975
Last Edited11 Jul 2008
Birth*Audrey Ioma Pilling was born on 23 November 1903 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.1 
Married Name As of 29 January 1925,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Edward Monroe Curtis Sr., son of Joseph Hannibal Curtis and Anna Baker, on 29 January 1925 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana.1 
Census*Audrey Ioma Pilling and Edward Monroe Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, ED 10, sheet 7B, occupation draftsman-oil works, renting-$45 month, 2 children.2 
Death*Audrey Ioma Pilling died on 9 January 1975 at Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, at age 71.1 

Family

Edward Monroe Curtis Sr. b. 17 Jul 1901, d. 31 Jan 1970
Children

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Edward Monroe Curtis Jr.1,2

M, b. 17 July 1926
FatherEdward Monroe Curtis Sr.1,2 b. 17 Jul 1901, d. 31 Jan 1970
MotherAudrey Ioma Pilling1 b. 23 Nov 1903, d. 9 Jan 1975
Last Edited24 Oct 2012
Birth*Edward Monroe Curtis Jr. was born on 17 July 1926 at Jefferson, Texas; married Anne Grado, b. 28 Feb 1922 in Port Arthur, two children.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, in the household of Edward Monroe Curtis Sr. and Audrey Ioma Pilling; ED 10, sheet 7B, occupation draftsman-oil works, renting-$45 month, 2 children.3 

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Jewel Anna Curtis1

F, b. 17 July 1926
FatherEdward Monroe Curtis Sr.1 b. 17 Jul 1901, d. 31 Jan 1970
MotherAudrey Ioma Pilling1 b. 23 Nov 1903, d. 9 Jan 1975
Last Edited24 Oct 2012
Birth*Jewel Anna Curtis was born on 17 July 1926 at Jefferson, Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, in the household of Edward Monroe Curtis Sr. and Audrey Ioma Pilling; ED 10, sheet 7B, occupation draftsman-oil works, renting-$45 month, 2 children.2 

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Gordon Victor Curtis1,2

M, b. 21 April 1903, d. 16 August 1956
FatherJoseph Hannibal Curtis1 b. 1 Apr 1874, d. 17 Apr 1940
MotherAnna Baker1 b. 7 Mar 1872, d. 18 Feb 1965
Last Edited17 Aug 2008
Birth*Gordon Victor Curtis was born on 21 April 1903 at Victor, Teller, Colorado.1,3,2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, ED 193, sheet 5A, living with Frank and Maggie Crane, attending school.3 
Marriage*He married Helen (?) circa 1929.4 
Census*Gordon Victor Curtis and Helen (?) appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Sacramento, Sacramento, California, ED 39, sheet 8B, occupation wireman-telephone company, renting-$45 month, no children.4 
Death*Gordon Victor Curtis died on 16 August 1956 at San Mateo, San Mateo, California, at age 53.2 

Family

Helen (?) b. 1904

Citations

  1. [S1612] Ed Curtis Jr. and Etta Hammer, "Descendants of John Curtis and Rufina Leatherwood", Ancestral File.
  2. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nettie Green1,2

F, b. 13 December 1879, d. 24 June 1902
Last Edited4 Sep 2008
Birth*Nettie Green was born on 13 December 1879 at Colorado; daughter of D.C. Green.1,2,3 
Married Name As of circa 1896,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis, son of Thomas J. Curtis and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis, circa 1896 at Colorado.1 
Census*Nettie Green and Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis appeared on the census of 10 July 1900 at Lower Beaver Precinct, Fremont, Colorado, ED 33, sheet 51A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 4 years, no children.1 
Death*Nettie Green died on 24 June 1902 at Fremont, Colorado, at age 22; buried at Lower Beaver Creek Cemetery.4 
ObitNettie's obituary was published in the Tribune on 3 July 1902:
The largest funeral ever held on Beaver was held on the 25th when the body of Nettie Curtis was laid to res. Mrs. Curtis died on June 24th from blood poison. A husband, R.M. Curtis and an infant daughter survives. Mrs. Curtis was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Green. Only 18 months ago, a brother of E.L. Curtis, lost his wife in the same way. Mrs. Nettie Curtis was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Rev. Fisher of Canon conducted the services in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Wilson.3 

Family

Robert Michaux (Misher) Curtis b. May 1868, d. 29 Aug 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1614] Fremont Colorado GenWeb Archives, Fremont County Colorado Cemeteries, Lakeside.
  3. [S1648] Canon City Record, Various.
  4. [S1614] Fremont Colorado GenWeb Archives, Fremont County Colorado Cemeteries, Lower Beaver Creek.