John M. Hardeson1
M, b. 1843
| Father | Alexander Hardeson1 b. 5 Jan 1817, d. 8 Sep 1864 |
| Mother | Lucinda Curtis1 b. 1822 |
| Last Edited | 9 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | John M. Hardeson was born in 1843 at Tennessee.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 5 February 1851 District 8, Hardin, Tennessee, in the household of Alexander Hardeson and Lucinda Curtis; page 297b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 4 children at home.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
Susannah Hardeson1
F, b. 18 November 1852, d. 16 July 1926
| Father | Alexander Hardeson1 b. 5 Jan 1817, d. 8 Sep 1864 |
| Mother | Lucinda Curtis1 b. 1822 |
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Susannah Hardeson was born on 18 November 1852 at Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 16 June 1860 Big Flat P.O., Big Flat Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, in the household of Alexander Hardeson and Lucinda Curtis; page 846b, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Susannah Hardeson appeared on the census of 2 April 1870 Jasper P.O., Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Lucinda Curtis; page 164, renting, widowed, 4 children at home.3 |
| Marriage* | Susannah Hardeson married James Edgmon circa 1873 at Arkansas.4 |
| Death* | Susannah Hardeson died on 16 July 1926 at Arkansas at age 73; buried at the Mossville Cemetery.2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1973,her married name was Edgmon.4 |
Family | James Edgmon b. 20 Aug 1843, d. 10 May 1930 |
Alcy Hardeson1
F, b. 1855
| Father | Alexander Hardeson1 b. 5 Jan 1817, d. 8 Sep 1864 |
| Mother | Lucinda Curtis1 b. 1822 |
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Alcy Hardeson was born in 1855 at Tennessee.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 16 June 1860 Big Flat P.O., Big Flat Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, in the household of Alexander Hardeson and Lucinda Curtis; page 846b, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Alcy Hardeson appeared on the census of 2 April 1870 Jasper P.O., Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Lucinda Curtis; page 164, renting, widowed, 4 children at home.2 |
| Married Name | As of 18 September 1873,her married name was Edgemon.3 |
| Marriage* | Alcy Hardeson married Boyd Edgemon on 18 September 1873 at Newton, Arkansas; by Thomas Curtis, J.P; both parties lived in Newton County.3 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1879,her married name was Jones.4 |
| Marriage* | Alcy Hardeson married Lewis M. Jones circa 1879 at Arkansas.4 |
| Census* | Alcy Hardeson and Lewis M. Jones appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 at Spadra Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, page 333, occupation farmer, no children, 1 stepson, living with Lucinda.4 |
Family 1 | Boyd Edgemon b. 1854, d. b 1879 |
| Child |
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Family 2 | Lewis M. Jones b. 1835 |
James Ervin Hardeson1
M, b. 1858
| Father | Alexander Hardeson2 b. 5 Jan 1817, d. 8 Sep 1864 |
| Mother | Lucinda Curtis2 b. 1822 |
| Last Edited | 9 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | James Ervin Hardeson was born in 1858 at Arkansas.2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 16 June 1860 Big Flat P.O., Big Flat Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, in the household of Alexander Hardeson and Lucinda Curtis; page 846b, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | James Ervin Hardeson appeared on the census of 2 April 1870 Jasper P.O., Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Lucinda Curtis; page 164, renting, widowed, 4 children at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | James Ervin Hardeson appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Spadra Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Lucinda Curtis; page 333, widowed, 3 children and a grandson, Calvin Edgemon, age 5, living with her.4 |
Alexander A. Hardeson1
M, b. 20 May 1863, d. 3 March 1948
| Father | Alexander Hardeson2 b. 5 Jan 1817, d. 8 Sep 1864 |
| Mother | Lucinda Curtis2 b. 1822 |
| Last Edited | 3 Apr 2009 |
| Birth* | Alexander A. Hardeson was born on 20 May 1863 at Newton, Arkansas.2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 2 April 1870 Jasper P.O., Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Lucinda Curtis; page 164, renting, widowed, 4 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Alexander A. Hardeson appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Spadra Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Lucinda Curtis; page 333, widowed, 3 children and a grandson, Calvin Edgemon, age 5, living with her.4 |
| Death* | Alexander A. Hardeson died on 3 March 1948 at age 84.3 |
Lewis M. Jones1
M, b. 1835
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Lewis M. Jones was born in 1835 at Wisconsin.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Alcy Hardeson, daughter of Alexander Hardeson and Lucinda Curtis, circa 1879 at Arkansas.1 |
| Census* | Lewis M. Jones and Alcy Hardeson appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 at Spadra Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, page 333, occupation farmer, no children, 1 stepson, living with Lucinda.1 |
Family | Alcy Hardeson b. 1855 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
Boyd Edgemon1,2
M, b. 1854, d. before 1879
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Boyd Edgemon was born in 1854 at Arkansas; possibly H. Boyd, son of Samuel and Raney Edgemon.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Alcy Hardeson, daughter of Alexander Hardeson and Lucinda Curtis, on 18 September 1873 at Newton, Arkansas; by Thomas Curtis, J.P; both parties lived in Newton County.1 |
| DeathAp* | Boyd Edgemon appears to have died or disappeared before 1879 at Arkansas Alcy remarried before 1880.1 |
Family | Alcy Hardeson b. 1855 |
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Calvin Edgemon1
M, b. 1875
| Father | Boyd Edgemon1 b. 1854, d. b 1879 |
| Mother | Alcy Hardeson1 b. 1855 |
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Calvin Edgemon was born in 1875 at Arkansas.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 Spadra Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Lewis M. Jones and Alcy Hardeson; page 333, occupation farmer, no children, 1 stepson, living with Lucinda.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
James Edgmon1
M, b. 20 August 1843, d. 10 May 1930
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | James Edgmon was born on 20 August 1843.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Susannah Hardeson, daughter of Alexander Hardeson and Lucinda Curtis, circa 1873 at Arkansas.1 |
| Death* | James Edgmon died on 10 May 1930 at Arkansas at age 86; buried at the Mossville Cemetery.1 |
Family | Susannah Hardeson b. 18 Nov 1852, d. 16 Jul 1926 |
Citations
- [S1681] Sherlene Ragsdale, "Edgmon, Harderson, Criss Family", Ancestral File.
Elijah Coffee1
M, b. 6 April 1858, d. 19 December 1884
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Elijah Coffee was born on 6 April 1858 at Kentucky.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Samarah Thomas on 28 December 1879 at Newton, Arkansas; by Alex Dixon.1,2 |
| Death* | Elijah Coffee died on 19 December 1884 at Arkansas at age 26.1 |
Family | Samarah Thomas b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 22 Sep 1955 |
Pleasant H. Lovell1
M, b. circa 1863, d. before 1900
| Last Edited | 10 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Pleasant H. Lovell was born circa 1863.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Samarah Thomas on 3 June 1890 at Newton, Arkansas; by W.M. Phillips; both parties of Cassville.1,2 |
| Death* | Pleasant H. Lovell died before 1900.1 |
Family | Samarah Thomas b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 22 Sep 1955 |
Ora B. Ramsey1
F, b. 10 January 1891, d. September 1987
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Ora B. Ramsey was born on 10 January 1891 at Arkansas.1,2,3 |
| Married Name | As of 1 August 1914,her married name was Curtis.1 |
| Marriage* | She married John Harvey Curtis, son of James Hiram Curtis and Sarah Caroline Nichols, on 1 August 1914 at Newton, Arkansas; John of Murray; Ora of Western Grove.1 |
| Census* | Ora B. Ramsey and John Harvey Curtis appeared on the census of 26 February 1920 at Dawson, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ED 180, sheet 13A, occupation bookeeper, Carter Oil Company, owned home, 1 daughter at home.4 |
| Census | Ora B. Ramsey and John Harvey Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ED 68, sheet 1B, occupation foreman, oil company, renting-$10 month, 2 daughters at home.5 |
| Death* | Ora B. Ramsey died in September 1987 at Blackwell, Kay, Oklahoma, at age 96.2 |
Family | John Harvey Curtis b. 4 Sep 1888, d. 1955 |
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Theda Bara Curtis1
F, b. 10 August 1915, d. 6 March 1994
| Father | John Harvey Curtis1 b. 4 Sep 1888, d. 1955 |
| Mother | Ora B. Ramsey1 b. 10 Jan 1891, d. Sep 1987 |
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Theda Bara Curtis was born on 10 August 1915 at Arkansas.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 26 February 1920 Dawson, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of John Harvey Curtis and Ora B. Ramsey; ED 180, sheet 13A, occupation bookeeper, Carter Oil Company, owned home, 1 daughter at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Theda Bara Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of John Harvey Curtis and Ora B. Ramsey; ED 68, sheet 1B, occupation foreman, oil company, renting-$10 month, 2 daughters at home.3 |
| Death* | Theda Bara Curtis died on 6 March 1994 at Blackwell, Kay, Oklahoma, at age 78; SSDI only; married name Howard.2 |
Doris R. Curtis1
F, b. 1920
| Father | John Harvey Curtis1 b. 4 Sep 1888, d. 1955 |
| Mother | Ora B. Ramsey1 b. 10 Jan 1891, d. Sep 1987 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2009 |
| Birth* | Doris R. Curtis was born in 1920 at Tulsa, Oklahoma.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of John Harvey Curtis and Ora B. Ramsey; ED 68, sheet 1B, occupation foreman, oil company, renting-$10 month, 2 daughters at home.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
R.L. Judkins1
M, b. circa 1889
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | R.L. Judkins was born circa 1889.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Sarah Emmaline (Sallie) Curtis, daughter of James Hiram Curtis and Sarah Caroline Nichols, on 12 February 1915 at Newton, Arkansas.1 |
Family | Sarah Emmaline (Sallie) Curtis b. 26 Jan 1893, d. 22 Mar 1919 |
Citations
- [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
Chester Barnes1,2
M, b. 9 November 1896, d. October 1982
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Chester Barnes was born on 9 November 1896 at Waynesville, Pulaski, Missouri.1,2,3 |
| Marriage* | He married Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis, daughter of William Riley Curtis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Smith, on 31 December 1917 at Swain, Newton, Arkansas; by J.N. Martin, J.P; both parties of Swain.1 |
| DraftWW1* | On 5 June 1918 Chester Barnes registered for the draft at Muskogee, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by himself; wife Josie Curtis Barnes.2 |
| Census* | He and Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 101, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.4 |
| Census | Chester Barnes and Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ED 173, sheet 3A, occupation automobile mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $1,800, radio, 5 children at home.5 |
| Death* | Chester Barnes died in October 1982 at Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas, at age 85.3 |
Family | Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis b. 26 Jul 1897, d. Nov 1977 |
| Children |
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Wanda Barnes1
F, b. 1920
| Father | Chester Barnes1 b. 9 Nov 1896, d. Oct 1982 |
| Mother | Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis1 b. 26 Jul 1897, d. Nov 1977 |
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Wanda Barnes was born in 1920 at Newton, Arkansas.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of Chester Barnes and Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis; ED 173, sheet 3A, occupation automobile mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $1,800, radio, 5 children at home.2 |
Jean Barnes1
M, b. 1922
| Father | Chester Barnes1 b. 9 Nov 1896, d. Oct 1982 |
| Mother | Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis1 b. 26 Jul 1897, d. Nov 1977 |
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Jean Barnes was born in 1922 at Newton, Arkansas.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of Chester Barnes and Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis; ED 173, sheet 3A, occupation automobile mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $1,800, radio, 5 children at home.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
John Curtis Barnes1
M, b. 6 December 1924, d. 7 September 1988
| Father | Chester Barnes1 b. 9 Nov 1896, d. Oct 1982 |
| Mother | Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis1 b. 26 Jul 1897, d. Nov 1977 |
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | John Curtis Barnes was born on 6 December 1924 at Oklahoma.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of Chester Barnes and Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis; ED 173, sheet 3A, occupation automobile mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $1,800, radio, 5 children at home.1 |
| Death* | John Curtis Barnes died on 7 September 1988 at Austin, Lonoke, Arkansas, at age 63; SSDI only.2 |
Marguerite Barnes1
F, b. 1926
| Father | Chester Barnes1 b. 9 Nov 1896, d. Oct 1982 |
| Mother | Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis1 b. 26 Jul 1897, d. Nov 1977 |
| Last Edited | 28 Sep 2012 |
| Birth* | Marguerite Barnes was born in 1926 at Oklahoma.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of Chester Barnes and Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis; ED 173, sheet 3A, occupation automobile mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $1,800, radio, 5 children at home.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Betty Jo Barnes1
F, b. 1929
| Father | Chester Barnes1 b. 9 Nov 1896, d. Oct 1982 |
| Mother | Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis1 b. 26 Jul 1897, d. Nov 1977 |
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Betty Jo Barnes was born in 1929 at Oklahoma.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the household of Chester Barnes and Josie Paralee (Lee) Curtis; ED 173, sheet 3A, occupation automobile mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $1,800, radio, 5 children at home.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Dolpha Ella Hess1,2,3
F, b. 8 December 1898, d. March 1990
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2016 |
| Birth* | Dolpha Ella Hess was born on 8 December 1898 at Missouri.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of 27 January 1917,her married name was Curtis.1 |
| Marriage* | She married William (Willie) Anderson Curtis, son of William Riley Curtis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Smith, on 27 January 1917 at Swain, Newton, Arkansas; by J.N. Martin, J.P; both parties of Swain.1 |
| Census* | Dolpha Ella Hess and William (Willie) Anderson Curtis appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, ED 65, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, tenure illegible, 2 children at home; lived next to Scott.4 |
| Census | Dolpha Ella Hess and William (Willie) Anderson Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Brewer Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, ED 7, sheet 12A, Occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.5 |
| Census | Dolpha Ella Hess and William (Willie) Anderson Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, ED 51-17, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children and a granddaughter.6 |
| Death* | Dolpha Ella Hess died in March 1990 at age 91; no place given, SSN issued in Oklahoma.2 |
Family | William (Willie) Anderson Curtis b. 5 Apr 1895, d. Nov 1970 |
| Children |
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Ethelene Curtis1,2
F, b. 30 October 1917
| Father | William (Willie) Anderson Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1895, d. Nov 1970 |
| Mother | Dolpha Ella Hess1 b. 8 Dec 1898, d. Mar 1990 |
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2016 |
| Birth* | Ethelene Curtis was born on 30 October 1917 at Oklahoma.1,3 |
| Name Variation | As of 30 October 1917, Ethelene Curtis was also known as Edna Ethelene Curtis.2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 65, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, tenure illegible, 2 children at home; lived next to Scott.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Ethelene Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Brewer Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 7, sheet 12A, Occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.4 |
| Married Name | As of 29 May 1937,her married name was Head.5,6 |
| Marriage* | Ethelene Curtis married Walter Young Head on 29 May 1937 at Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma.5,6 |
| Census* | Ethelene Curtis and Walter Young Head appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Disney, Mayes, Oklahoma, ED 49-21, sheet 30A, occupation machinist operator- contractor, rentng, no children.5 |
Family | Walter Young Head b. 3 Feb 1918, d. 29 Jun 2006 |
William Archie Curtis1
M, b. 27 September 1919, d. 8 August 2004
| Father | William (Willie) Anderson Curtis2 b. 5 Apr 1895, d. Nov 1970 |
| Mother | Dolpha Ella Hess2 b. 8 Dec 1898, d. Mar 1990 |
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2016 |
| Birth* | William Archie Curtis was born on 27 September 1919 at Arkansas.2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 65, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, tenure illegible, 2 children at home; lived next to Scott.2 |
| (Witness) Census | William Archie Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Brewer Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 7, sheet 12A, Occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.4 |
| (Witness) Census | William Archie Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 51-17, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children and a granddaughter.5 |
| Marriage* | William Archie Curtis married Norma Jean Fricks on 10 November 1945 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas.6,7 |
| Death* | William Archie Curtis died on 8 August 2004 at Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, at age 84; buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.3 |
| (Witness) Bio | William A. Curtis was a member of A Company, 192nd Tank Battalion. On December 8, 1941, ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he lived through the Japanese attack on Clark Field in the Philippine Islands. William spent the next four months fighting to slow the Japanese conquest of the Philippines. On April 9, 1942, he became a Prisoner of War when Bataan was surrendered to the Japanese. He took part in what became known as "The Bataan Death March" and spent three and a half years as a POW in the Philippines, on Formosa, and in Japan. (bio provided by J. Opolony.3) |
Family | Norma Jean Fricks b. 10 Jul 1925, d. 18 Jun 2013 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Fort Gibson, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1940.
- [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
- [S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
Mildred Eugenia (Jean) Curtis1,2
F, b. 3 February 1922, d. 2 May 2007
| Father | William (Willie) Anderson Curtis3 b. 5 Apr 1895, d. Nov 1970 |
| Mother | Dolpha Ella Hess3 b. 8 Dec 1898, d. Mar 1990 |
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2016 |
| Birth* | Mildred Eugenia (Jean) Curtis was born on 3 February 1922 at Muskogee, Oklahoma.3,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Brewer Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 7, sheet 12A, Occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Mildred Eugenia (Jean) Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 51-17, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children and a granddaughter.4 |
| Obit | Mildred Eugenia (Jean)'s obituary was published in the Tahlequah Daily Press on circa 2 May 2007: Tahlequah – Services for Jean Ward, age 85, will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 5, at the Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be David Deffenbaugh of the South College Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Hendricks Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Mildred Eugenia Curtis was born to Bill and Dot Curtis Feb. 3, 1922 in Muskogee, and passed from this life May 2, 2007 in Denison, Texas, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 27 days. Jean married David A. Ward Jan. 1, 1942. She raised five wonderful children. Jean was a dedicated member of her church. Jean is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David A. Ward; one son, David A. Ward Jr; two brothers, Bud and Archie Curtis; and one sister Shirley Curtis. Jean is survived by three daughters, Gretchen Turner of Tahlequah, Judy Swindle and husband Jerry of Sherman, Texas, and Rebecca Raines of Denison, Texas; one son, Billy Ward of Terrell, Texas, four sisters, Mary and husband Colle Hendrickson of Denison, Texas, Rosie McFall of Dallas, Texas, Ethlene Head of Arlington, Texas, and Sally and husband Earl Lynch of Amarillo, Texas; one brother, Charles and wife Carolyn Curtis of Ravenna, Texas; one great-aunt, Marie Borchardt of Muskogee; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews as well as her many friends at church. Reed-Culver Funeral Home, 177 W. Delaware.2 |
| Death* | She died on 2 May 2007 at Denison, Grayson, Texas, at age 85; buried at Hendricks Cemetery.5,2 |
Holland Dale Curtis1,2,3
M, b. 19 July 1924, d. 13 February 1974
| Father | William (Willie) Anderson Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1895, d. Nov 1970 |
| Mother | Dolpha Ella Hess1 b. 8 Dec 1898, d. Mar 1990 |
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Holland Dale Curtis was born on 19 July 1924 at Muskogee, Oklahoma.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Brewer Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 7, sheet 12A, Occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Holland Dale Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 51-17, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children and a granddaughter.4 |
| Marriage* | Holland Dale Curtis married Patricia Wakefield on 2 November 1951 at Grayson, Texas.5 |
| Death* | Holland Dale Curtis died on 13 February 1974 at Denison, Grayson, Texas, at age 49; from leukemia at the Dallas VA hospital; occupation roofer-construction; married; buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery.2 |
Family | Patricia Wakefield b. c 1925 |
Rose Marie Curtis1
F, b. 8 March 1928, d. 23 May 2016
| Father | William (Willie) Anderson Curtis2 b. 5 Apr 1895, d. Nov 1970 |
| Mother | Dolpha Ella Hess2 b. 8 Dec 1898, d. Mar 1990 |
| Last Edited | 13 Jun 2016 |
| Birth* | Rose Marie Curtis was born on 8 March 1928 at Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma.2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Brewer Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 7, sheet 12A, Occupation farmer, renting, radio, 5 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Rose Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Harris Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess; ED 51-17, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children and a granddaughter.4 |
| Married Name | As of 7 February 1948,her married name was McFall.3 |
| Marriage* | Rose Marie Curtis married Wallace James McFall on 7 February 1948 at Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois.3 |
| Death* | Rose Marie Curtis died on 23 May 2016 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, at age 88; buried at Hendricks Cemetery in Tahlequah.3 |
| Obit | Rose Marie's obituary was published in the Tahlequah Daily Press on 26 May 2016: Funeral services for Rose Marie Curtis-McFall will be held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Reed-Culver Chapel with Brother Parker from the South College Church of Christ officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 27th, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. Interment will be held at Hendricks Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com. Pallbearers for Rose Marie include Dale Farmer, Dory Cobb, Andrew Cobb, Matthew Cobb, Sam Lynch, and Steve Lynch. Rose Marie Curtis-McFall was born on March 8th, 1928 in Muskogee, OK, the daughter of William Anderson and Dolpha Ellen (Hess) Curtis. She attended school in Muskogee, OK and graduated from Muskogee Central High School in 1945. In 1948, she married the love of her life and her best friend, Wallace James McFall of February 7th at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL. This union was blessed with two sons, Wallace James and Joseph Patrick and fifty one years of memories and happiness. In 1965, Rose Marie moved to Tahlequah, OK with her husband, starting the family business, McFall Plumbing in 1973. Rose Marie was a Christian by faith and active in the South College Church of Christ. She enjoyed making a home for her husband and her family, they were everything to Rose Marie. She had a beautiful smile and was kind and loving, the kind of friend you were always happy to hear from. Her husband passed from this life in 1999, and she would later move to Dallas, TX where she spent the remainder of her days, enjoying time spent with her family. Rose Marie went to her eternal home on May 18th, 2016 in Dallas, TX. She was 88 years old. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Wallace James "Jim" McFall Jr. and wife Jean of Walling, TN and Joseph Patrick (Joe) McFall of Dallas, TX. She leaves one brother and three sisters, Ethelene Head of Ft. Worth, TX, Mary Hendrickson and husband Cooie of Denison, TX, Charles Curtis and wife Carolyn of Ivanhoe, TX, and Sally Lynch and husband earl of Amarillo, TX. She leaves two sister-in-law, Norma Curtis of Muskogee, OK, and Pat Curtis of Tahlequah, OK. Her love of life lives on in her grandchildren Amy Farmer and husband Dale of Walling, TN and Ashley Cobb and husband Dory of Bowling Green, KY, and great grandchildren, Katie Farmer, Kara Farmer, Andrew Cobb and Matthew Cobb. She will be remembered by her good friend, Jim Donndelinger of Dallas, TX, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.5 |
Family | Wallace James McFall b. 20 Jan 1924, d. 25 Mar 1999 |
Patricia Wakefield1
F, b. circa 1925
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Patricia Wakefield was born circa 1925.1 |
| Married Name | As of 2 November 1951,her married name was Curtis.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Holland Dale Curtis, son of William (Willie) Anderson Curtis and Dolpha Ella Hess, on 2 November 1951 at Grayson, Texas.1 |
Family | Holland Dale Curtis b. 19 Jul 1924, d. 13 Feb 1974 |
Citations
- [S1672] Cemeteries of Texas Project, Cemeteries of Texas, Oak Ridge at Denison.
Biddie Taylor1
F, b. circa 1902
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2008 |
| Birth* | Biddie Taylor was born circa 1902 at Arkansas.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of 8 September 1919,her married name was Pruitt.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Ernest Alvin Pruitt, son of Charley Anderson Pruitt and Lottie Clayborn, on 8 September 1919 at Newton, Arkansas; by Heyden..., J.P; Ernest of Limestone, Biddie of Nail; lived separately with their parents in Jan 1920.1 |
| Census* | Biddie Taylor appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 5B, living with her parents, listed as single, last name Pruitt.2 |
Family | Ernest Alvin Pruitt b. 15 Aug 1900, d. 10 Jul 1972 |
Lula (Verdie) McCutchen1,2
F, b. circa 1902
| Last Edited | 10 Nov 2012 |
| Birth* | Lula (Verdie) McCutchen was born circa 1902 at Arkansas.1 |
| Married Name | As of 17 October 1920,her married name was Curtis.1 |
| Marriage* | She married John Henry Curtis, son of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill, on 17 October 1920 at Newton, Arkansas; by M. Tennison; John of Bass, Lula of Cave Creek.1 |
| Census* | Lula (Verdie) McCutchen and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.2 |
| Census | Lula (Verdie) McCutchen and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Jackson Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 18, sheet 3B, no ocupation, renting, 4 children.3 |
Family | John Henry Curtis b. 12 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1975 |
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